Basil II in Georgia
We cover Basil’s last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close.
Period: 1019-1025
Download: The Culmination
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Reconstruction of Samuil of Bulgaria
We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer.
Period: 1004-1019
Download: The Half Blind Leading the Blind
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Basil II at the walls of Ohrid (pinterest)
Basil II in generic action (worldhistoryplus.com)
Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000.
Period: 997-1004
Download: The Year 1000
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
The Balkans 976 AD
We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East.
Period: 990-997
Download: A Cat Among Mice
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Basil II (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA)
Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let’s get to know him.
Period: 976-996
Download: Basil II
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Nomisma histamenon of Basil II (Constantine VIII on right, Dumbarton Oaks)
Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contest.
Period: 983-989
Download: Bardas Phokas
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
The armies of Skleros and Phokas clash (from the Madrid copy of the Chronicle of John Skylitzes)
The Iviron Monastery on Mount Athos
The civil war continues with Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas locking horns. Although the Imperial side emerge victorious, the price is years of tension with their new Domestic.
Period: 977-983
Download: Bardas Sclerus
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Proclamation of Bardas Skleros as Emperor from the Madrid copy of the Chronicle of John Skylitzes
The narrative resumes with Basil Lekapenos elevating his great-nephew Basil II to the throne. However Bardas Sclerus immediately rebels and declares himself Emperor.
Period: 976-77
Download: Basil Lekapenos
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood by Anthony Kaldellis
The full interview with Professor Kaldellis about his book “Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood.” The book is a narrative history from the time when Nicephorus Phokas took charge of the military through till the First Crusade. In our conversation we talk about sources, Basil IIs reign, the Magnates and the struggles of the 11th century.
Period: 955-1099
Download: Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
We return to our interview with Professor Kaldellis to discuss Basil II’s reign. We talk about our sources, about his decision never to marry and his relationship with the landed magnates.
Period: 913-976
Download: Sources and Magnates
RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium
If you want to send in feedback to the podcast:
– Either comment on this post.
– Or on the facebook page.
– Leave a review on Itunes.
– Follow me on Twitter.
The History of Byzantium 