We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1297-1453.
Pic: Emperor Alexios III, from the chrysobull he granted to the Dionysiou monastery on Mount Athos.
The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a musicologist who collaborates with traditional musicians around the world to present music from different cultures on his channel, with an emphasis on authenticity and accurate cultural representation. This track is called Trapezuntine – Epic Byzantine Music. You can buy his music here.
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