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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
  • What Happens Next

    What Happens Next
    Jul 15 2025

    I talk about what will happen with the podcast next. Send your questions to thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com

    This Sunday the 20th July I will be hosting 3 Zoom calls for Patrons at 1, 5 and 9pm UK time. It looks like I will be doing an AMA on Reddit this weekend too. I’ll post the Reddit address on the website as soon as I have it.

    If you’d like a History of Byzantium podcast t-shirt to commemorate 13 years of this obscure hobby of yours then go to etsy.com/shop/ImperialWares

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    3 mins
  • Episode 332 - Not with a Whimper but a Bang

    Episode 332 - Not with a Whimper but a Bang
    Jul 13 2025

    Mehmed II becomes Sultan in 1451 and immediately makes plans to conquer Constantinople.


    Period: 1448-53

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 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

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I have been searching for interesting audio content on Byzantium for a while and I am so happy I stumbled on this podcast. Robin has a wonderful voice and knows exactly when to remain neutral and when to be expressive. This podcast is phenomenal and well worth the listen!

The History I've Been Searching for

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I have listened since the beginning and a few times through since. a monumental work on Robin's part over 200 episodes and counting.
This is the story of the Roman Empire the wouldn't teach in school. After Rome was "lost" to barbarians, after Ravenna was "lost" to the barbarians--the Empire of the Romans lived on for 1000 years! who did Charlamagne think he was? why wasn't Islam able to convert old Europe? why does Moscow call itself the "3rd Rome?"
The answer to these questions is the same and you'll find out in this podcast. Robin does a great job--so subscribe already. And thank you Mr. Pearson for finishing the Amazing story of the Roman Empire and sharing it with us.

A great story well told about the lateRoman Empire

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Robin does a wonderful job if immersing his listeners in the world of byzantium, a period of history not often touched on.

in depth and riveting

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