The Crusaders camped opposite the Blachernae Palace (above)
Pope Innocent calls for a new Crusade to retake Jerusalem. A group of French Knights decide to form an expedition to Egypt and make a deal with Venice to transport them. But when they can’t pay the bill the mission goes awry and ends up at Constantinople.
Period: 1198-1203
Pic: Dandolo brings the plan for the Fourth Crusade to the people of Venice (by Gustave Dore)
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The History of Byzantium 
And so it begins.
I assume you will follow Nicea after the sack of 1204, but are you planning onchecking in on Trebezond or Epirus from time to time?
Yes!
The Latin Empire is the legitimate successor of Rome. The Nicaean traitors will be arrested, trust the plan.
Robin I was relistening to your episode from 8 years ago on the 717 Arab Siege of the City. It is amazing how both had a period of 20 years before the siege where things fell apart. I suppose the City was fortunate to have Leo III in 717 where as the leadership in 1204 failed. Have you thought of comparing the two sieges?
Great podcast and I look forward to part two of this story.