Myrelaion of Romanos Lekapenos
Some of the Imperial Sarcophagi (Istanbul Archeological Museum)
We discuss Byzantine funeral practices and the burial places of Emperors.
Period: 913-1025
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It probably never happened but it does look cool. Picture by Vasil Goranov
I answer some listener questions about Basil II and Byzantine first names.
Period: 913-1025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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