Bästa Byzantium podcaster (2024)

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Episode 316 – Questions XVI

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We look at listener questions about feudalism, the Catalans, the Armenians and many other topics. Pic: Roger de Flor Street in Valencia Stream: Questions XVI Download: Questions XVI RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium If you want to send in feedback to the podcast: – Either comment on this post. – Or on the facebook page. – Leave a review on Itunes.…

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Episode 316 - Questions XVI 39:59

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We look at listener questions about feudalism, the Catalans, the Armenians and many other topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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125. Souvenirs and city branding in the experience of the Roman world, with Maggie Popkin 1:00:29

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A conversation with Maggie Popkin (Case Western Reserve University) about souvenirs in the Roman world, how they tie in with city identities and city branding, and the experience of travel. These portable objects shaped how people thought of places and the Roman world as a whole, from its attractions and experiences to its religious cults. The conv…

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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Justinian's Empire' Book 4 in The Fall of the Roman Empire 2:22

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It’s Nick Holmes from the Byzantium and the Crusades podcast. Although I’m no longer making new episodes of this podcast, I thought you might be interested in my latest project which is a series of books as well as a new podcast on the Fall of the Roman Empire. And I’m contacting you because my latest book, and the fourth in my Roman series, called…

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Episode 315 – Questions XV

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We look at listener questions about Andronikos II. Why was he so useless? Why did no one overthrow him? How poor was the Empire? And many more. Pic: Chrysobull (Imperial decree) depicting Andronikos II alongside Christ, AD 1301. Stream: Questions XV Download: Questions XV RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium If you want to send in feedback to the pod…

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Episode 315 - Questions XV 31:41

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We look at listener questions about Andronikos II. Why was he so useless? Why did no one overthrow him? How poor was the Empire? And many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ask me anything and Tour Dates 3:07

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I have another 3 things to tell you. Tomorrow, as in Sunday 1st December, I will be hosting 3 Zoom Calls for Patrons, where you can ask me anything. This is a reminder for those of you already on Patreon. And if you’re not but want to get on the call then you could just sign up for $1 and join in the conversation. The calls are at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm …

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124. Shadow empires, with Thomas Barfield 1:14:05

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A conversation with Thomas Barfield (Boston University) about a distinctive category of empires that he has proposed in a new book, Shadow Empires: An Alternative Imperial History (Princeton University Press 2023). These are empire that derive a significant part of their revenues or symbolic capital not from lands that they rule directly but by ext…

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Episode 314 – The Divine Liturgy with Father John Strickland

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It’s time we talked about Orthodoxy in more detail. I ask Father John Strickland to explain the Divine Liturgy, and it’s Byzantine origins, to me. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He has also written a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. And he’s recorded…

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Episode 314 - The Divine Liturgy with Father John Strickland 1:03:32

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It's time we talked about Orthodoxy in more detail. I ask Father John Strickland to explain the Divine Liturgy, and it's Byzantine origins, to me. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He has also written a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. And he’s recorded…

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Episode 313 – A Roman Comic Book with Marco Cappelli

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Marco Cappelli, the man behind the Storia D’Italia podcast, has created a Roman history comic book. Ammianus – the Twilight of an Era tells the story of the incredible change that took place across Italy during the 6th century. The comic is so good it made me cry. I interview Marco about why he decided to make this and where the inspiration came fr…

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Episode 313 - A Roman Comic Book with Marco Cappelli 47:26

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Marco Cappelli, the man behind the Storia D'Italia podcast, has created a Roman history comic book. Ammianus - the Twilight of an Era tells the story of the incredible change that took place across Italy during the 6th century. The comic is so good it made me cry. I interview Marco about why he decided to make this and where the inspiration came fr…

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123. The fall of Constantinople, pope Pius II, and the birth of Europe, with Nancy Bisaha 1:08:48

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A conversation with Nancy Bisaha (Vassar College) about the origins of the idea of "Europe" as a place of identity and not just geography. One of its first theorists was the Italian humanist Aeneas Piccolomini (later pope Pius II), who was in part reacting to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The problem of whom to include and exclud…

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Episode 312 – The Mediterranean in the Crusading era with Nicholas Morton

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Pic: The Capture of Constantinople in 1204, oil painting by Tintoretto (1580). Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us about developments on the sea during the Crusading era. We discuss why Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi were able to dominate the waves. And talk about the ships they used and how they fought. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in…

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Episode 312 - The Mediterranean in the Crusading era with Nicholas Morton 1:02:53

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Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us about developments on the sea during the Crusading era. We discuss why Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi were able to dominate the waves. And talk about the ships they used and how they fought. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. Hi…

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122. Latin words in ancient and Byzantine Greek, with Eleanor Dickey 1:02:44

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A conversation with Eleanor Dickey (University of Reading) on Latin words in ancient and Byzantine Greek. Eleanor has tracked them down and compiled them in a specialized dictionary, where she also offers new arguments about when, how, and why they were borrowed by Greek-speakers. It reaches down to 600 AD, but many of them survived later too, even…

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Episode 1: Prologue 3:08

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In 1986, BlueMcSaws and their album Big Night in Byzantium mysteriously disappeared following an overdose scandal at the record release party. Now, lost tapes have resurfaced, revealing the forgotten story of Solomon Blue, Kerry McSaws, and their erased history. Join me, Charlie Midnight, as I tell the tale of music's greatest band that never was. …

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Episode 2: Lucchese Baron 3:06

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At a record release party, chaos erupts when Jolene Velvet collapses from an overdose, sending her father into a fury as Solomon Blue and Kerry McSaws disappear from the scene—leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions, blood on brand-new boots, and a reason to keep moving. Listen to the first release from their long awaited album. https://push…

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3 things you might like 5:44

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Hello everyone, Here are 3 podcast-related things you may be interested in. Roman Graphic Novel Friend of the show Marco Capelli has made a comic book set in 6th century Italy. It follows two figures that we know about from an Ostrogothic jewellery collection that was discovered in 1938. A Roman Patrician Stephanus who marries a Gothic noblewoman V…

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Episode 311 – The Next Generation

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Pic: Silver basilikon coin of Andronikos II and Andronikos III When Andronikos’ son dies he ponders whether to disinherit his Grandson Andronikos III. This prompts two bouts of civil war as the younger generation try to force change on their elders. Period: 1310-1328 Stream: The Next Generation Download: The Next Generation RSS Feed: The History of…

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Episode 311 - The Next Generation 27:25

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When Andronikos' son dies he ponders whether to disinherit his Grandson Andronikos III. This prompts two bouts of civil war as the younger generation try to force change on their elders. Period: 1310-1328 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 310 – The Catalan Company

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Andronikos roles the dice and hires the Catalan Grand Company to fight the Turks. Those who advised the Emperor not to hire them could never have imagined just how badly things would go. Meanwhile Latin forces continue to take Aegean islands for themselves. Period: 1303-1310 Pic: Roger de Flor parades the Catalan Company before Andronikos and the c…

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Episode 310 - The Catalan Company 25:03

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Andronikos roles the dice and hires the Catalan Grand Company to fight the Turks. Those who advised the Emperor not to hire them could never have imagined just how badly things would go. Meanwhile Latin forces continue to take Aegean islands for themselves. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 309 – Cautious and Weak

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We look at Andronikos II Palailogos’ domestic arrangements and European wars. After disbanding his fleet to save money the Emperor was repeatedly humiliated by the Venetians. We also look at the Emperor’s personality to understand why he was not best suited to the difficult times he lived in. Period: 1281-1303 Pic: Andronicus II Palailogos. From a …

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Episode 309 - Cautious and Weak 22:56

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We look at Andronikos II Palailogos' domestic arrangements and European wars. After disbanding his fleet to save money the Emperor was repeatedly humiliated by the Venetians. We also look at the Emperor's personality to understand why he was not best suited to the difficult times he lived in. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Episode 308 – The Fall of Anatolia

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The arrival of the Mongols in Anatolia would eventually lead to the expulsion of the Romans. Mongol dominance of the plateau sent waves of tribes into Byzantine territory. It was a crisis which the Emperor Andronikos was not equal to. Period: 1281-1303 Pic: 19th-century depiction of Osman (the founder of the Ottoman dynasty) by Konstantin Kapıdağlı…

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Episode 308 - The Fall of Anatolia 28:18

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The arrival of the Mongols in Anatolia would eventually lead to the expulsion of the Romans. Mongol dominance of the plateau sent waves of tribes into Byzantine territory. It was a crisis which the Emperor Andronikos was not equal to. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 307 – Healing the Divisions

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The Union of Lyons had unleashed bitter division within Byzantium. We follow Michael and his son Andronikos as they try to make peace with the various factions that had opposed them. Period: 1281-1310 Pic: Andronikos II Palaiologos from the manuscript of George Pachymeres’ ‘Historia‘ Stream: Healing the Divisions Download: Healing the Divisions RSS…

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Episode 307 - Healing the Divisions 20:54

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The Union of Lyons had unleashed bitter division within Byzantium. We follow Michael and his son Andronikos as they try to make peace with the various factions that had opposed them. Period: 1281-1310 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 306 – Church Union

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Left Pic: Michael VIII Palaiologos from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ by Kibea. Right pic: Statue of Charles of Anjou by Arnolfo di Cambio c. 1277 The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople’s fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. M…

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Episode 306 - Church Union 36:53

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The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople's fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. Michael Palaiologos is willing to do whatever it takes to stop them. This means he must agree to church union. Period: 1261-82 Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Episode 305 – The Return from Exile

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Pic: The Deesis mosaic from the gallery of the Hagia Sophia. Created after the return to Constantinople in 1261. Michael VIII Palaiologos enters the city of Constantine for the first time. He has a lot of work to do to rebuild the city and restore its prestige. He must also navigate a complex diplomatic position which sees his forces in action on f…

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Episode 305 - The Return from Exile 22:26

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Michael VIII Palaiologos enters the city of Constantine for the first time. He has a lot of work to do to rebuild the city and restore its prestige. He must also navigate a complex diplomatic position which sees his forces in action on five fronts simultaneously. Period: 1261-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 304 – Questions XIV

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We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek Fire been lost? How many Emperors are actually Saints? Why did Nicaea win? Should they have moved back to Constantinople? Were the Romans Greeks now? Period: 1204-61 Pic: Saint Constantine I Stream: Questions XIV Download: Ques…

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Episode 304 - Questions XIV 35:49

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We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek Fire been lost? How many Emperors are actually Saints? Why did Nicaea win? Should they have moved back to Constantinople? Were the Romans Greeks now? Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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