Symeon the New Theologian (johnsanidopoulos.com)
We explore the revival of intellectual and literary culture over the past century. We focus particularly on the work of Michael Psellos and Symeon the New Theologian.
Period: 950-1080
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Cyprus topography today
Roman roads and cities
Byzantine Cyprus from Byzantine Cyprus by Metcalf
Find-spots of coins from Byzantine Cyprus by Metcalf
Our first Byzantine Story nominated by a listener is Byzantine Cyprus. We chart the history of the island from the death of Justinian to the re-conquest by Nicephorus Phokas. Between 649 and 965 the island was in a tributary relationship with the Islamic Caliphate which dominates our discussion. By combing through the sources we can piece together a narrative of the period and gain a few glimpses of everyday life.
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The Omphalion on the floor of Hagia Sophia
Byzantine polykandela in brass or bronze. (pallasweb.com)
Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, Lidia Dastrù. Some Churches Dedicated to the Holy Wisdom and their Sunrise Orientation. 2018.
Our fifteenth Kickstarter backers reward episode looks at some aspects of the Hagia Sophia and the coronation ceremony of Emperors.
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I am attending the Sound Education Conference next month and sharing the stage with Mike Duncan! It will be a huge honour for me to meet and chat to the man who inspired ‘The History of Byzantium.’ And you can be there too. I’ve recorded a short explanation for the show but all the details can be found here.
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Here is the video of my interview with the Roads to Liberty Podcast.
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Emperor Nicephorus Botaneiates (gallica.bnf.fr)
We follow the flailing administration of Michael VII as it slowly collapses under the immense weight of events. Then we watch as the remaining Roman Generals line up one after another as each attempts to burn the Empire down in order to become King of the Ashes.
Period: 1072-80
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Michael VII Doukas on the the Royal Crown of Hungary
The Royal Crown of Hungary
Roussel’s seal, with an image of the Virgin Mary
Turkic nomads begin to raid Anatolia. The Imperial response is hampered by the defection of their Norman mercenaries. Under their commander Roussel de Bailleul they begin operating independently leading the government to squander precious resources in bringing them down.
Period: 1072-76
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Doukas’ widow Eudocia marries Romanos Diogenes to empower a General who can stop the Turkic raids. Diogenes does his best but ends up meeting the Sultan, Alp Arslan, in battle on the fields outside the city of Manzikert.
Period: 1067-72
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Nomisma histamenon of Constantine X Doukas
Constantine X Doukas spends his reign doing little to help the eastern front. We explore the possible reasons for this inactivity. We also cover Doukas’ death and the oath he made his wife swear.
Period: 1059-67
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Nomisma histamenon of Isaac I Komnenos
Isaac Komnenos comes to power urgently trying to restore the budget. But when he dies two years later his successor Constantine X Doukas reverses his economising. As he cuts from the military budget instead Turkic raiders sack the Armenian city of Ani.
Period: 1057-64
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