We explore the lives of the former Romans of Syria, Palestine and Egypt. We discuss the survival of language and Christianity and answer other listener questions. We also look at what the Romans and Arabs really thought of one another.
Period: 695-802
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Baghdad in the 8th century (Wikipedia)
We return to 700AD to chart events in the Caliphate throughout the century. We follow the disintegration of Umayyad rule and the establishment of Abbasid Baghdad.
Period: 695-802
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A coin of Charlemagne with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG (Karolus Imperator Augustus) from Wikipedia
How did Charlemagne and Leo each spin the coronation of 800AD? And how did the Byzantines react to the growth of Frankish power? After examining these issues we look at your questions about the 8th century West.
Period: 695-802
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The Realm of the Franks 481 to 814 (wikipedia)
We look at developments in the West during the 8th century. We follow the rise of the Carolingians and the amazing career of Charlemagne. We also see the various dilemma faced by the Papacy and how the collapse of Byzantine influence created a new power dynamic.
Period: 695-802
Download: Charlemagne and Leo (part 1)
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Europe and the Middle East 800AD (worldhistorymaps.info)
Irene rules alone but the search for her successor undermines her. Then I recap the century and look at what Iconoclasm really represents.
Period: 797-802
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Solidus of Constantine VI and Irene (from Dumbarton Oaks collection)
An army revolt leads to Constantine becoming sole ruler. But soon Irene is back in the palace while her son searches in vain for military glory. Eventually though her desire to rule again overwhelms her love for her son.
Period: 787-797
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Solidus of Constantine VI and Irene (Wikipedia)
The Patriarchal Throne in the Hagia Sophia, Nicaea (Flickr)
Hagia Sophia, Nicaea (Wikipedia)
The Empress Irene becomes Regent for her son Constantine VI and sets about securing their rule. She manages to gain the support of the bureaucracy, army and church. Then she organises another Ecumenical Council to restore the Icons.
Period: 780-787
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Jean-Paul Laurens 19th century painting of John confronting the Empress Eudoxia. Very dramatic but nothing like this actually happened.
John Chrysostom (integratedcatholiclife.org)
John Chrysostom (from oca.org)
St John Chrysostom in a mosaic from the Hagia Sophia
John from an 11th-century soapstone (now in the Louvre)
A sculpture of John in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City
Part 2 – Building Orthodoxy (349-397)
We follow John’s early life and education and his decision to disappear into the wilderness during his 20s. He then returns to Antioch to become a Priest and develop into the Golden Mouth.
Part 3 – The Snake Pit (397-400)
John is called to become Bishop of Constantinople and finds out that the politics in the capital is ruthless and unforgiving.
Part 4 – A Byzantine Story (400-407)
After a series of top officials lose their lives to the whims of Arcadius’ court John becomes the latest target. Only his congregation stand between him and exile or worse.
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Solidus of Leo IV. That’s Leo on the left with his son Constantine next to him (no beard). On the reverse are Leo III and Constantine V (from Dumbarton Oaks collection)
Leo IV begins his reign promisingly before dying at the age of 30. He would be replaced in power by his wife Irene. We look at the rituals an Empress would be forced to go through to be accepted into the Palace to try and gain an insight into Irene’s position as regent.
Period: 775-780
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