Monthly Archives: April 2017

Cavusin Church, Cappadocia. Inside the left apse you can see the Imperial family (global-geography.org)

Here is a close up (cappadociaexclusivetravel.com)

Top – the Crucifixion. Below – Roman soldiers in procession in support of the Phokades. John Tzimiskes on horse (Alamy Stock photos)

Byzantine cavalry charge outside the walls of Tarsus (from the Byzantine military history facebook group)

Roman bridge at Mopsuestia, originally built by Justinian (now Misis in Turkey)

Nicephorus leads the armies in person against Tarsus and Mopsuestia, bringing Cilicia and Cyprus back into the Empire.

Period: 964-6

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Nicephorus Phocas (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA)

The image of Nicephorus which the modern illustration is based on

Nicephorus II, Virgin Mary on left (Dumbarton Oaks coin collection)

We discuss Nicephorus’ life and career and what his rise meant for Romania.

Period: 963-4

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960 – Battle of Andrassus, Leo ambushes Sayf (weaponsandwarfare.com)

The Citadel of Aleppo (thewallwillfall.wordpress.com)

The Citadel of Aleppo (wikipedia)

We catch up on what Romanus II and Sayf were up to during the Cretan expedition. Then we move forward with Nicephorus Phokas as he sacks Aleppo.

Period: 959-963

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Romanus II (Dumbarton Oaks coin collection)

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With Nicephorus Phokas in charge of the military the Romans win a string of victories against Sayf al-Dawlah. Constantine VII decides to attack Crete again but dies before the expedition sets off.

Period: 954-960

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