The Themes c950AD

The Empire c912 AD

Byzantine Themes c920AD from Palgrave Atlas of Byzantine History

Aside from the rise of the landed magnates there have been some other important changes in the Roman military in the past century. We cover the Themes, recruitment, payment, skirmishing and all the rest.

Period: 802-912

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Anatolian plateau (Polatli near Ankara from doshgoeseast.blogspot.co.uk)

The fruits of the recovery were unevenly distributed. The wealthy landowners of the plateau were building huge estates and developing family histories to go with them.

Period: 802-912

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The Forum of Constantine by Antoine Helbert (antoine-helbert.com)

We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium.

Period: 802-912

Download: Follow the Money

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Constantinople: the core of Roman survival and revival (Pic by by RadoJavor at deviantart.com)

The Romans are finally recovering from three centuries of struggle. One of the lesser-discussed reasons for this was the payments made to the elites for their loyalty.

Period: 802-912

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Leo VI (Dumbarton Oaks coin collection)

Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania.

Period: 802-912

Download: Questions IV

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The Major Varangian trade routes. The Volga route is in red. The Dneiper (and one other) in purple. Existing trade routes in orange

We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople.

Period: 802-912

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Bulgarian Empire c900 AD (from Runciman – First Bulgarian Empire)

The 9th century was a period of amazing social and political change in the Balkans. We follow the Khans as they plot a path toward recognition of their right to exist.

Period: 802-912

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St Mark’s Body Brought to Venice by Jacopo Tintoretto

We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks.

Period: 802-912

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The Division of the Carolingian Empire in 843 AD

Charlemagne’s empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together.

Period: 802-912

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The Empire 900 AD

With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at Cilicia and the forts beyond.

Period: 802-912

Download: The Frontier

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