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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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The family of games known as merells or morris. The game was called triôdion in Greek (from levantia.com.au)

I answer your questions about the Themes, the Khazars, China, daily life and blinding. I also update our Constantine acrostic.  You can find the rules to Triodion here.

Period: 695-802

Download: Questions III

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Antonina – A Byzantine Slut by Paul Kastenellos

Count No Man Happy by Paul Kastenellos

An Interview with Paul Kastenellos (the pseudonym of author Vincent O’Reilly) about his two historical novels “Antonina – A Byzantine Slut” and “Count No Man Happy.”

Vince’s website: Apuleius Books

Download: An Interview with Author Vincent O’Reilly

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9th century Byzantine troops from Byzantium at War by John Haldon

I flesh out some details and answer your questions about the Roman army in 800AD.

Period: 695-802

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Plan of field army marching camp, 10th century from Byzantium at War by John Haldon

I present a fantasy narrative of a soldier’s life during a raid in Cappadocia. The details are all taken from Byzantine sources.

To read a transcript of this story visit Ancient Rome AU here.

Period: 695-802

Download: The House of War

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More Thoughts on “The Byzantine Republic” and my interview with Anthony Kaldellis.

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