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
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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
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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
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Oria in Italy. One of the centre of Jewish learning in Byzantine times
Our eleventh Kickstarter backers reward episode explores Byzantium’s Jewish communities.
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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
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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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Michael Psellos (left) with his student, Emperor Michael VII Doukas
An interview with Peter Adamson from the History of Philosophy Without any Gaps podcast. We talk primarily about Michael Psellos and his role in the intellectual history of Byzantium. But we also talk about Byzantine philosophy in general.
Period: 913-1025
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Topography of Europe and the Middle East from New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History
The Turks are coming to the borders of Armenia and we examine why.
Period: 913-1025
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