What is the Byzantine podcast?
This podcast aims to make their work more accessible to a wider audience: to the general public that wants to hear the experts themselves explain their ideas; to students, who have learned to learn through new media; to experts, who don’t always have time to keep up with developments outside the sub-subdiscipline of their subfield; and to instructors, who can use these conversations as a basis for classroom discussion. Each episode focuses on an important theme in the life of Byzantium and its neighbors. In sum, I’ve found a new way to have fun, and hope that you enjoy these conversations too. Contact email: [email protected]
What is Sean Anthony's book about?
The conversation is based on Sean's book Muhammad and the Empires of Faith: The Making of the Prophet of Islam (University of California Press 2020).
Interviews
I have started my own podcast BYZANTIUM & FRIENDS, featuring conversations with colleagues about a host of topics relating to Byzantium and its neighbors. You can access it also via iTunes and Stitcher.
Articles and Chapters in Books
Almost all the following articles and chapters can be downloaded from my academia.edu page.
Biography
Anthony Kaldellis was born on 29 November 1971 in Athens, Greece. He received his B.A. (1994) and Ph.D. (2001) in History from the University of Michigan. After gaining his Ph.D.
Podcasts
An interview with Professor Anthony Kaldellis about his book “The Byzantine Republic.”, from "The History of Byzantium Podcast"
Who was Hypatia of Alexandria and what does she stand for? with Silvia Ronchey
A conversation with Silvia Ronchey about the famous philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria, who was murdered in the early fifth century by goons working for Cyril, the bishop of the city. Who was she? What traditions gave her a position of social prominence? To what degree may she be considered a feminist icon?
Sanitation in Medieval Paris with Emily Hutchison
Just how dirty was medieval Paris? And what did people do with their waste? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Emily Hutchison about sanitation in the Middle Ages.
The Battle of Nicopolis (1396)
In 1396, a Crusader army coming from France, Germany, England, Hungary, the Teutonic State and other parts of Europe would march into southeastern Europe, determined to attack the Turks. At Nicopolis they would find the Ottoman forces led by Bayezid I, and fight in one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages.
Storyland with Amy Jeffs
There’s one thing that seems common to humankind across time and space: we love a good origin story. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Amy Jeffs about some of the medieval origin myths and legends surrounding the British Isles and its peoples, and how she’s retold them for a modern audience.
How did emperors make decisions? with Michael Grünbart
A conversation with Michael Grünbart about the problem of imperial decision-making.
The Medieval Ass with Kathryn Smithies
Although you’d find them in cities and on farms, serving in wars and taking part in religious services, we’re not talking about people (or bottoms). This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Kathryn L. Smithies about one of the medieval world’s most hardworking creatures and symbols: the donkey.
The Battle of Crécy (1346) – Part 2
Michael and Kelly continue their discussion of the Battle of Crécy, one of the major battles of the Hundred Years’ War. In this episode, they challenge the traditional accounts of the battle and where it took place.
