Byzantine real history is the best source for all things byzantine of the internet and a project which strives for academic discussion focused on the history of the roman empire during the byzantine era 3301453 ad. Trapped up in the palace while constantinople burns, the emperor must decide whether to flee or to fight. The ancient, legendary empire of byzantium also known as the eastern roman empire outlasted the demise of. History of byzantium episode 207 what did urban want. We follow his rise up the ranks from palace guard to potential caesar. And ive thrown in the entire history of the island of cyprus for good measure concentrating of course on the latin kingdom of cyprus. History podcasters a history of hannibal and the punic wars. Several events from the 4th to 6th centuries mark the transitional period during which the roman empires east and west divided. Robins dedication to the narrative, as well as research into listener questions and what life was like for different people at different time periods in the empire, makes this simply the best history podcast ive ever listened to. So if you had trouble at the start and gave up on it id urge you to power through, perhaps reading wiki or a book on a side for a while. A podcast telling the story of the roman byzantine empire from 476 ad to 1453.
Byzantium, the video, takes us on a visually sumptuous journey to key locations throughout the empire, while putting a human face on the key actors in the history of this unique and vital empire. Sadly professor whittow died in 2017 and he is a huge loss to academia and byzantine studies in particular. Episode 20 the nika revolt the history of byzantium on. Apr 22, 2020 the history of byzantium more than lives up to the legacy of the history of rome. But looking at history, the main problem that large preindustrial empires face is overextension. History channel documentary history of the byzantium. The history of byzantium podcast picks up where the history. He writes about american tv shows at and works for his father an actor. A podcast telling the story of the roman empire from 476 ad to 1453. This greek manuscript on parchment dating from the 12th to the th centuries is one of the most valuable codices in the national library of spain, treasured for the richness of its illumination. Episode 4 give us a roman emperor the history of byzantium. An amazing city, if only i had the resources to make a movie that would be grand. Episode 284 the fall of java, pt 3 april 7, 2020 recorded history podcast network.
This episodic audio drama brings ancient myths to life for the modern audience. I finally picked it up few weeks back and i must say it gets really, really good if you can get past first 20 30 or so episodes, which while decent enough are a bit dry and needlessly confusing. The history of byzantium please let me know what you think of the podcast. Listen to episodes of the history of byzantium on podbay, the fastest and easiest. Episode 20 the nika revolt the history of byzantium.
We chart the history of the island from the death of justinian to the reconquest by nicephorus phokas. The middle east and the byzantine empire prior to the first crusade oct 12, 2012. Byzantium was rebuilt by septimius severus, now emperor, and quickly regained its previous prosperity. Its goal is to dismantle stereotypes formed around byzantium by ignoramous historians. We journey back to 457 to introduce the emperor leo. Reacting to what he calls a conspiracy of silence, he produced an acclaimed threevolume history, published between 1988 and 1995. I never suspected i would find this story as compelling as it turned out to be. They were luredby rich pastures and an opportunity to attack the lands of the slavs and the borders of byzantium. The history of byzantium listen to podcasts on demand free. Undaunted by the great task ahead, he is continuing the study of the history of byzantium and the arabs and is currently engaged in writing the final work of the series in two parts.
We enter the life of an empire that could create some of the worlds most transcendent religious art and then destroy it. It is a condensed version of his earlier threevolume work on the same subject, published from 1988 to 1995 in 1200 pages, which is approximately one page per year of historical time covered. As part of the 2018 istanbul kickstarter i was commissioned to create new fictional stories based around episode 89 of the podcast. Episode 198 heavy lifting the history of byzantium on. Entertaining and educational, this series provides rich, engaging insight to the history of something that underpins nearly all aspects of the human experience. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. History of byzantium article about history of byzantium by. This is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the. Heraclius family fall out with each other over the succession. Robins dedication to the narrative, as well as research into listener questions and what life was like for different people at different time periods in the empire, makes this simply the best history podcast ive. The stories based on the sources describe life along the byzantine arab frontier circa 850ad. The history of byzantium a podcast telling the story of the roman empire from 476 ad to 1453 this is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the history of byzantium podcast.
I got interested in the byzantine empire after watching the real crusades history videos on youtube and i just finished charles omens history of the byzantine empire. The history of byzantium more than lives up to the legacy of the history of rome. In this video, we discuss the history of the byzantine empire, from the year that western rome fell, 476, onwards. Between 649 and 965 the island was in a tributary relationship with the islamic caliphate which dominates our discussion. A one stop shop for a collection of all history podcasts available. It was because of him that the eastern empirebyzantiumbecame a bureaucracy for a thousand years. Podcast episodes the history of wwii podcast by ray harris jr. Episode 10 constantinople the history of byzantium. Episode 286the battle of rabaulprelude april 21, 2020 recorded history podcast network. In the final episode, simon discovers surprises in istanbul as it rose to become the imperial capital and islams most powerful city. Episode 28 after the apocalypse from the history of byzantium enjoy all the music albums and top video tracks of the history of byzantium here on frogtoon music. We take a look at the remaining byzantine balkan provinces along with the northern neighbours of the empire. The location of byzantium attracted roman emperor constantine i who, in ad 330, refounded it as an imperial.
Listen to the history of byzantium episodes free, on demand. This seems as honest an account as any of the way creators work off of their inspirations, and history of rome fans will no doubt listen with interest to the history of byzantium for both the developments in the tale and in piersons way of telling it. Of course counterfactual history is always an exercise in futility, especially if you credit the idea of the butterfly effect. Episode 2 two steps back, episode 1 an introduction, episode 8 italy and africa, episode 46 the final war, episode 11 the eastern provinces, episode 3 the isaurian emperor, episode 10. In the first half of the episode we see how he handled his enemies close to him and in the second we look at his relationship with the goths. The history of byzantium podcast on demand a podcast telling the story of the roman byzantine empire. Beginning as the three province nation of byzantium, the last remnants of the greek eastern roman empire, we will overcome all odds, repel the. Heres the latest episode from history of the crusades.
We get a thorough introduction to justinian, justins nephew and presumed heir. We talk about pope urbans shaky political position on the eve of the crusade. National geographic byzantium, the lost empire youtube. Episode 3 the isaurian emperor the history of byzantium. The history of byzantium a podcast telling the story of. The crown eventually comes to rest on the head of the fourteen year old constans ii. Starting from the 4th through the 6th centuries ad, numerous aggressive turkic hordes began to invade the steppe part of ukraine. The work, by ioannes scylitza flourished 1081, is a history of the byzantine emperors from 811 to 1057, covering events from the proclamation of michael i rangabe in 811 to the reign of michael vi in 105657. Episode 9 the balkan provinces the history of byzantium. We enter the life of an empire that could create some of the worlds most transcendent religious art and then destroy it in the convulsions of fanaticism.
The history of byzantium podcast on demand a podcast telling the story of the roman byzantine empire from 476 ad to 1453. The history of byzantium podcast listeners home facebook. The history of byzantium listen to podcasts on demand. I am new to this podcast and this is my first episode. For all we know, without byzantium europe woud now be under the merciless rule of the tibetanluxembourgish commonwealth. The history of byzantium podcast free listening on podbean app. Rufinus was an orator and a lawyer, a master of civil administration and agenda. This is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the history of byzantium podcast. We take a look at the former roman provinces of gaul and spain and see what the franks and goths have been up to in the last century. The history of byzantium listen via stitcher for podcasts. Ive been obsessed with the events and people from wwii since i first learned of them. If you enjoyed this video please hit the like button, it helps the channel.
The map shows the administrative districts of the byzantine balkan provinces around the turn of the. Each episode presents exciting stories and analysis of each myths history and origins, giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. You can subscribe to the history of byzantium via rss or itunes. As well as discussing the wider papal reform movement and how military violence came to be a part of their plans. Should i make enough from the sale of this episode, i will start working on a series of episodes on the crusade against the cathars in southern france in the th century. Visiting the great mosques and palaces built by the ottoman emperors, he tells the stories behind them of royal concubines, murderous bodyguards and sultans both. I would recommend this absolutely marvelous podcast to anyone. Robert pierson brings the story to vivid life in a tale that is gripping from start to end. They continue and expand upon the story told in episode 89 where you were a foot soldier who had to track and ambush. Hannibal and the punic wars is a biweekly biography of everybodys favourite carthaginian general. History of the crusades the middle eastern crusades. Jun 03, 2012 we journey back to 457 to introduce the emperor leo.
In the second episode he explores modern istanbul in search of the last desperate centuries of christian byzantium, in which the once glorious city was buffeted by enemies from both east and west and yet still produced a golden artistic renaissance. Podcast episodes the history of wwii podcast by ray. This is an achievement playthrough going for the basileus achievement. We follow hannibal throughout his campaigns as well as looking at the punic wars at large. Leachifer via apple podcasts united states of america 031720.
Apr 22, 2020 byzantium is the greatest part of history that most people know nothing about. Ive been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on wwii and couldnt wait any longer. We also take a glance at the black sea coast and the byzantine military interest in the crimea. We look as justinians education and the kind of worldview he was developing. I am attending the sound education conference next month and sharing the stage with mike duncan. Episode 20 the nika revolt the history of byzantium on acast. Expands treatment of the middle and later byzantine periods, incorporating new archaeological evidence. History of the byzantine empire documentary youtube. The manuscript contains 577 miniatures by different artists. I dont cover his reign in full but there are important details about life in the east which the history of rome didnt cover. Byzantine real history brh basileia rhomaion byzantine. The history of byzantium please let me know what you. In january 532 a seemingly typical riot at the races escalates into a full blown rebellion against justinian. Top 10 reasons the byzantine empire was among the most.
Alexios komnenos leads a revolt and quickly captures the throne from nicephorus botaneiates. Just add it to your basket and follow the instructions from there. May 20, 2019 in this series, watch as i finally tackle greece in hpm with hopes of rebuilding byzantium. Episode 20 the nika revolt in january 532 a seemingly typical riot at the races escalates into a full blown rebellion against justinian. Mar 15, 2014 wherein we train the latest crop of young aurelian women for war, a profession that seems to suit them. In the pages of a short history of byzantium we encounter mystics and philosophers, eunuchs and barbarians, and rulers of fantastic erudition, piety, and degeneracy. Then we swing west to see the deteriorating relations with theodorics italy.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ive recorded a short explanation for the show but all the details can be found at. A short history of byzantium 1997 is a history of the byzantine empire by historian john julius norwich. Byzantium a tale of three cities episode 2 history hdclump.
For all fans of robin piersons history of byzantium podcast. A podcast on the history of russia, told from the perspective of someone learning and studying events from a variety of sources on a weekly basis, and then informing you, the. Our first byzantine story nominated by a listener is byzantine cyprus. This history of the byzantine empire covers the history of the eastern roman empire from late antiquity until the fall of constantinople in 1453 ad. Episode 207 what did urban want episode 206 what did alexios. It will be a huge honour for me to meet and chat to the man who inspired the history of byzantium. The work, by ioannes scylitza flourished 1081, is a history of the byzantine emperors from 811 to 1057, covering events from the proclamation of michael i rangabe in 811 to the reign of michael vi. Listen to the history of byzantium with 256 episodes, free. It was bound to perinthus during the period of septimius severus. Everyone knows the romans but many dont realise the empire survived until 1453. Mar 11, 20 the history of byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the roman empire from the fall of the west in 476 to the fall of constantinople in 1453.
Episode 2 the middle east and the byzantine empire prior to read transcript. American revolution episode 146 the battle of hubbardton. Episode 200 a tribute to professor mark whittow for our 200th show i pay tribute to the scholar who has had the most influence on this podcast professor mark whittow. This revised and expanded edition of the widelypraised a history of byzantium covers the time of constantine the great in ad 306 to the fall of constantinople in 1453. Most of the scenes are accompanied by a caption that explains their meaning.
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