Hagia Sophia, Kiev. Begun in early 11th century, restored in later centuries

Inside are original Byzantine mosaics. Church fathers L-R St. Laurentlus, Basil the Great, John Chrysostom, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Wonderworker

We trace the interconnected developments of the Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus.

Period: 913-1025

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Pietro II Orseolo (left) and his son Otto

We move on to Venice and Normandy to discuss the development of two peoples who will play a key role in the future of Byzantium.

Period: 913-1025

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Otto the Great (/rorate-caeli.blogspot.com)

We talk about developments in the Frankish realm as they relate to Byzantium across the past century.

Period: 913-1025

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Bari today

We talk about the big picture status of Italy during the 10th century and why it mattered to Byzantium.

Period: 913-1025

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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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