Monthly Archives: January 2016

The site of Mesembria (modern Nesebar) from visitnessebar.org

Michael and his son being proclaimed (as depicted in the Chronicle of John Skylitzes)

Nicephorus’ successors are his wounded son and his unsuitable son-in-law. Between them they ensure that the dynasty comes to a sad end while Krum improves his position considerably.

Period: 811-813

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An example of a valley in the Balkan Mountains (intrepidtravel.com)

Krum receives Nicepheros’ head (from worldhistoryplus.com)

Krum drinks from Nicephorus’ skull (from seanmunger.com)

Why were the Bulgars so successful compared to their larger neighbour? We look at this question and the limitations of the Byzantine army on campaign as Nicephorus leads his men to their doom.

Period: 811

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The skyline of modern Sofia (Roman Serdica) from senderismoeuropa.com

The Byzantine Empire in 780 from A History of the Byzantine State and Society by Warren Treadgold

Nicephorus turns his attention to the Balkans and begins settling colonists in the Peloponnese. His plans for Macedonia though are thwarted by the Bulgars. The Emperor organises a mass migration from Anatolia to Europe and reorganises the Themes and the finances of the state to make the new venture a success.

Period: 802-811

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Nicephorus I (Dumbarton Oaks coin collection)

The General Logothete Nicephorus becomes Emperor and embarks on a wide ranging programme of reform. In this episode we focus on relations with the Caliphate, Charlemagne and the clergy.

Period: 802-811

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A reminder of where we’ve come from in the 8th century and where we are going in the 9th.

Period: 717-900

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