The History of Byzantium

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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com

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The History of Byzantium episodes:

January 20, 2024 Episode 280 - The New Roman Empire with Anthony Kaldellis. Part 3 - Narrative
Professor Kaldellis' new history of Byzantium is out now in the USA and on Kindle everywhere.

In our third conversation we walk through the narrative picking out interesting things to talk about. The creation of Constantinople, Justinian's personality, Heraclius' achievements and life under the Sassanian occupation to name a few.
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1h 43min
January 10, 2024 Episode 279 - Catching up with Max Lau
50 episodes ago Dr Maximilian Lau came on the podcast to talk about John II Komnenos. Max kindly shared his book with me before publication to guide the podcast through John's reign.

Now he is back on the show to catch up on the next century of Byzantine history and to give us the great news that the book has been published.

The book is 'Emperor John II Komnenos: Rebuilding New Rome 1118-1143'. You can buy the book here and if you use the discount code AAFLYG6 you can 30% off.
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58min
December 12, 2023 Illness Update December 2023
Illness Update December 2023
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November 08, 2023 Episode 278 - The New Roman Empire with Anthony Kaldellis. Part 2 - Christianity and the Law
Professor Kaldellis' new history of Byzantium is out now in the USA and on Kindle everywhere.

In our second conversation we discuss the adoption of Christianity as the Roman religion. How much did Roman society change as a result? Why was early Christianity so riven with disputes?

We also talk about the function of the law in Roman society. How did it help define individual rights and responsibilities beyond criminal behaviour?
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1h 27min
November 01, 2023 Episode 277 - The New Roman Empire with Anthony Kaldellis. Part 1 - Government
Professor Kaldellis' new history of Byzantium is out now in the USA and on Kindle everywhere. He has kindly agreed to talk to us about it across 4 episodes!

In this first conversation we discuss the new Roman government that Constantine established in 330AD. What was the 'personality' of government? How did it achieve legitimacy in the eyes of the people? Was it really a Republican Monarchy?
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1h 31min
October 19, 2023 Episode 276 - Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age with Tom Holland
Tom Holland is the author of half a dozen brilliant books on the ancient world. He has now written three on the Roman Empire. The latest 'Pax' takes the story from the death of Nero to that of Hadrian. It's the golden age of Roman power and yet insecurity and anxiety lie under the surface. I talk to Tom about how he gains insight into people so utterly different to us.
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46min
October 11, 2023 October 2023 Update
October 2023 Update
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September 22, 2023 Episode 275 - Climate Change in the 6th Century with Robert Bruton
American author Robert Bruton takes us through his Master’s thesis on the role of climate change and plague in the decline of Roman fortunes in the 6th century.
He is also writing a trilogy of historical fiction novels about the life of Belisarius.
Find out more about Robert and his work here.
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34min
August 22, 2023 Episode 274 - The 10 Worst Emperors with Anthony Kaldellis
Professor Kaldellis returns to give us his 10 Worst Emperors.

He is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Chicago and the author of dozens of books and articles on key aspects of Byzantine history.
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1h 57min
August 18, 2023 Byzantine Fiction special offer
The Guardians of Byzantium - Book 2 is now available. Listen for a special offer to get hold of both books today.
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FAQs about The History of Byzantium:

How many episodes does The History of Byzantium have?

The podcast currently has 413 episodes available.

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