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The History of Byzantium

The History of Byzantium

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 A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com

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Episodes
  • Episode 331 - The Last Hope

    Episode 331 - The Last Hope
    Jun 20 2025

    John VIII Palaiologos asks the Pope for an Ecumenical Council to reunite the churches. To his surprise the Pontiff says yes and a huge Byzantine contingent travels to Italy.


    Period: 1425-48

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    27 mins
  • Episode 329 - Buying Time

    Episode 329 - Buying Time
    Jun 6 2025

    With the Ottoman civil war raging Manuel II Palaiologos tries to improve the Roman position and ensure his sons succeed him.


    Period: 1402-30

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    30 mins
  • Episode 328 - In the Nick of Timur

    Episode 328 - In the Nick of Timur
    May 30 2025

    Manuel II Palaiologos refuses to play vassal to Sultan Bayezid. So the Ottomans set up a permanent blockade of New Rome. The siege would last for eight years and only a miracle could save the Romans.


    Period: 1391-1402

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    30 mins

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