Hexagram of Heraclius (from http://www.beastcoins.com)
Heraclius fails to push the Persians back and has to watch in horror as they capture Jerusalem.
Period: 612-617
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Phocas is overthrown by Heraclius but the Empire’s problems are only deepening.
Phocas is delivered to Heraclius (from worldhistoryplus.com)
Period: 608-612
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Copper-alloy steelyard weight. Thought to be a portrait bust of the Emperor Phocas (from the British Museum)
The narrative resumes with the new Emperor Phocas having to deal with yet another Persian invasion.
Period: 602-608
Download: Episode 42 – In Fairness to Phocas
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