Monthly Archives: September 2015

Episode 83 – The Decline and Fall of the Arab Empire

Baghdad in the 8th century (Wikipedia)

Baghdad in the 8th century (Wikipedia)

We return to 700AD to chart events in the Caliphate throughout the century. We follow the disintegration of Umayyad rule and the establishment of Abbasid Baghdad.

Period: 695-802

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Episode 82 – Charlemagne and Leo (part 2)

A coin of Charlemagne with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG (Karolus Imperator Augustus) from Wikipedia

A coin of Charlemagne with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG (Karolus Imperator Augustus) from Wikipedia

How did Charlemagne and Leo each spin the coronation of 800AD? And how did the Byzantines react to the growth of Frankish power? After examining these issues we look at your questions about the 8th century West.

Period: 695-802

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Episode 81 – Charlemagne and Leo (part 1)

The Realm of the Franks 481 to 814 (wikipedia)

The Realm of the Franks 481 to 814 (wikipedia)

We look at developments in the West during the 8th century. We follow the rise of the Carolingians and the amazing career of Charlemagne. We also see the various dilemma faced by the Papacy and how the collapse of Byzantine influence created a new power dynamic.

Period: 695-802

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