Pecheneg tribesman from Byzantine Armies 886-1118 by Osprey
The first large Seljuk raids on the Empire begin a chain of events which unravel Byzantium’s Western defences.
Period: 1047-54
Download: The Pecheneg Wars
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The ruins of Ani as seen from the Armenian side
Constantine Monomachos faces yet more challenges in the early years of his reign. We cover the annexation of Ani, the Pechenegs crossing the Danube and the revolt of Leo Tornikios.
Period: 1044-47
Download: Winning the Election
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Constantine IX Monomachos (left) and Zoe (right) (mosaic in Hagia Sophia)
Constantine IX Monomachos (mosaic in Hagia Sophia)
Zoe chooses Constantine Monomachos to be her new husband and Emperor. We discuss his character and relationship with our historian Michael Psellos. Then move on to two major challenges which greeted his arrival on the throne.
Period: 1042-44
Download: Act Two Begins
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Zoe (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA)
Theodora (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA)
We follow the short reign of Michael V from the death of his uncle to his dramatic fall just four months later.
Period: 1041-2
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My map of the Balkans duing 11th century
We cover the Bulgarian uprising of 1040 and the events elsewhere in the Balkans which led up to it.
Period: 1034-41
Download: The Double Agent
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George Maniakes yells at Stephen from the Madrid Skylitzes
Michael IV marries Zoe and becomes Emperor. Despite ill health he rules well with his brother John the Orphanotrophos. Their invasion of Sicily goes well initially but soon falls apart.
Period: 1034-40
Download: A Bunch of Nobodies
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The murder of Romanos III Argyros from the Chronicle of John Skylitzes.
Romanos III is faced with the same problems which troubled his predecessor. He decides that a campaign against Aleppo will solve some of his problems. Meanwhile Zoe is left alone and frustrated in the Palace.
Period: 1028-34
Download: Stumbling Forward
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Basil II and Constantine VIII from the Bari Exultet Roll
We return to the narrative with a short introduction and the short reign of Basil’s brother Constantine VIII.
Period: 1025-28
Download: Where Were We
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Heraclius, only the second best Emperor so far? Outrageous.
Listener questions on Varangians, provincial administration, diplomacy, family mottos and the ever popular top 5 best and worst Emperors.
Period: 913-1025
Download: Questions VII
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Listener questions on houses, slavery, citizenship, vacations and common sayings amongst others.
Period: 913-1025
Download: Questions VI
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