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  1. Episode 326 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 2

    We look at the details of how the Ottomans ran their state. Including the creation of loyalty to the ruling dynasty, succession policy, military recruitment and slave trading. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy

  2. Episode 325 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 1

    We follow the last century of narrative from an Ottoman point of view. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Episode 324 - Just Another Beylik

    John V Palaiologos takes charge of the Empire but finds he has only one option left to save his state. He must travel West and beg for Latin help. Meanwhile the Turks conquer Thrace. Period: 1355-71 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/pr

  4. Episode 323 - At Least Things Can’t Get Any Worse

    Finally in sole control of the Empire John Kantakouzenos makes plans to restore the Roman world. His plans come to nothing though as he immediately faces war, invasion and plague. Period: 1347-55 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/priva

  5. Episode 322 - The Worst Civil War, Part 2

    In order to gain the throne John Kantakouzenos destroys what is left of the Roman Empire. He allows the Serbs to conquer Macedonia while his Turkish allies enslave his people. Period: 1343-47 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy f

  6. Episode 321 - The Worst Civil War, Part 1

    Andronikos III Palaiologos died on the 15th June 1341. Four months later his nearest and dearest were at each others throats. His right hand man John Kantakouzenos declared himself Emperor but was rejected by the people at every turn. Refus

  7. Episode 320 - The Last Hurrah

    Andronikos III Palaiologos takes charge of a Roman state still recovering from the loss of Anatolia and the raids of the Catalans. He takes on the challenge with enthusiasm and tangles with the Turks, Latins and Serbs. He also reunites Epir

  8. Episode 319 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 2

    This is part two of my Q&A with Father John Strickland. We talk about the Protestant reformation, Autocephalous churches and connections to Byzantium amongst other topics. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington St

  9. Episode 318 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 1

    This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit http://www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the cours

  10. Intelligent Speech conference this Saturday

    This Saturday – the 8th February 2025 is the Intelligent Speech online conference. A gathering of fellow history podcasters. Who will be talking about Deception – lies and forgeries. There are 3 keynote speakers in Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, Otto

  11. Episode 317 - The Byzantine Legacy with David Hendrix

    This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit http://www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the cours

  12. January 2025 Update

    Happy New Year. I have two interviews coming out shortly for you to enjoy. One with David Hendrix of the Byzantine Legacy website (https://www.thebyzantinelegacy.com/) and a return visit from Father John Strickland to answer more questions

  13. Episode 316 - Questions XVI

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

  14. Episode 315 - Questions XV

    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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Ask me anything and Tour Dates

    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 o

  16. Episode 314 - The Divine Liturgy with Father John Strickland

    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 (https://www.holytrinitypublications.com/john-strick

  17. Episode 313 - A Roman Comic Book with Marco Cappelli

    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

  18. Episode 312 - The Mediterranean in the Crusading era with Nicholas Morton

    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 M

  19. 3 things you might like

    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 j

  20. Episode 311 - The Next Generation

    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 https://acast.

  21. Episode 310 - The Catalan Company

    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 island

  22. Episode 309 - Cautious and Weak

    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 wa

  23. Episode 308 - The Fall of Anatolia

    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. Perio

  24. Episode 307 - Healing the Divisions

    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 https://acast.com/

  25. Episode 306 - Church Union

    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 what

  26. Episode 305 - The Return from Exile

    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

  27. Episode 304 - Questions XIV

    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 Constantino

  28. Episode 303 - Pinch Me

    We talk about the challenges which Michael Palaiologos and the Nicaens faced as they prepared to move back to Constantinople. Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. Episode 302 - Colonial Occupation

    We talk about the Latin occupied parts of Byzantium. What was life like for the conquered and the conquerors? Was the occupation a colonial enterprise? Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Episode 301 - The Fifth Crusade with Nicholas Morton

    Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us the story of the Fifth Crusade. To learn more check out his book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more i

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