Episodios

  • Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor

    Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor
    Mar 17 2026
    Did you hear that Constantine XI didn't die? That he was taken below ground by an angel and will one day return. We explore all the myths which attached themselves to the final Roman Emperor.

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    27 m
  • Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI

    Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI
    Mar 10 2026
    I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life?

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome

    Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome
    Mar 2 2026
    We look at the reaction to the fall of Constantinople in Venice, Rome and Russia. And briefly discuss those who claimed descent from Constantine XI.

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    23 m
  • Intelligent Speech conference this Saturday

    Intelligent Speech conference this Saturday
    Feb 25 2026

    What if Belisarius had accepted the Goths offer and become the Western Roman Emperor in 540AD? This is one scenario I will be discussing on Saturday at the Intelligent Speech Conference. Use the code Byzantium to get 10% off your ticket https://intelligentspeechonline.com/




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    2 m
  • Episode 342 - The Roman Diaspora

    Episode 342 - The Roman Diaspora
    Feb 23 2026
    We look at the fate of the Roman people after 1453. Many were enslaved while others searched desperately for loved ones. Those who adapted quickly to Ottoman rule could gain great wealth. While some fled to the West.

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    29 m
  • Episode 341 - Mehmed and Constantinople

    Episode 341 - Mehmed and Constantinople
    Feb 17 2026
    Mehmed did not make Constantinople his capital straight away. There were political, practical and psychological arguments against it. We talk about these and how the Sultan overcame them.

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    27 m
  • Episode 340 - Questions XVII

    Episode 340 - Questions XVII
    Feb 10 2026

    We look at all your questions about the siege of 1453. As well as the Palaiologan era in general.


    If you want to hear more about Trebizond then check out Byzansimp's Youtube series

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    25 m
  • Episode 339 - What Happened Next?

    Episode 339 - What Happened Next?
    Feb 3 2026

    We follow events after the Ottomans broke through the walls of Constantinople. Taking the story up to the Sultans triumphant return to Edirne.


    To win the game Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged email me thehistoryofbyzantium at gmail.com before February 28th. See an interview with the creator here.

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    25 m