Is the history of Byzantium podcast good?
This podcast is really awesome. It picks up where the History of Rome leaves off. The story telling is really good, and the details really bring the era to life. I listen to an episode every night before bed and it's wonderful until the blazing loud final ad comes on and jars me awake… it's starting to ruin it for me.
Who does the history of Byzantium podcast?
Robin PiersonRobin Pierson (@byzantiumcast) / Twitter. The man behind 'The History of Byzantium' podcast. The show tells the story of the Roman Empire from 476 AD to 1453.
How many hours is the history of Rome podcast?
73 hoursThe History of Rome (podcast)The History of Rome (THoR)PresentationGenreHistoryLanguageEnglishLengthUsually 15-25 minutes (range 11:23-43:36) Total Runtime: 73 hours7 more rows
What is the history of Byzantium?
Byzantium. The term “Byzantine” derives from Byzantium, an ancient Greek colony founded by a man named Byzas. Located on the European side of the Bosporus (the strait linking the Black Sea to the Mediterranean), the site of Byzantium was ideally located to serve as a transit and trade point between Europe and Asia.
Is Byzantine Rome?
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire after the Western Roman Empire's fall in the fifth century CE. It lasted from the fall of the Roman Empire until the Ottoman conquest in 1453.
Why is the Battle of Dara important?
Dara was a fortified city and strategically important Byzantine military post that overlooked a major route between Persia and Mesopotamia. At the Battle of Dara in June 530 A.D., 25,000 Byzantine soldiers led by Flavius Belisarius routed a Persian expeditionary force of 50,000.
How did Rome fall?
Invasions by Barbarian tribes The most straightforward theory for Western Rome's collapse pins the fall on a string of military losses sustained against outside forces. Rome had tangled with Germanic tribes for centuries, but by the 300s “barbarian” groups like the Goths had encroached beyond the Empire's borders.
How many episodes in The History of Rome?
Mike Duncan His award winning series "The History of Rome" chronologically narrated the entire history of the Roman Empire over 189 weekly episodes.
When did Rome become Rome?
Rome came under siege again after the Allied invasion of Italy and was bombed several times. It was declared an open city on 14 August 1943. Rome became the capital of the Italian Republic (established in 1946)....Ancient Rome.Rome timelineRoman Kingdom and Republic44 BCJulius Caesar assassinated.6 more rows
What race were the Byzantines?
The population of the Byzantine Empire encompassed all ethnic and tribal groups living there, mainly Byzantine Greeks, but also Khazars, Bulgars, Armenians, Slavs, Goths, Arabs, Illyrians, Thracians and other groups.
What is Byzantine called today?
IstanbulToday, although the Byzantine Empire is long gone, the city of Constantinople (now called Istanbul) flourishes and is still regarded as a crossroads, both literally and metaphorically, between Europe and Asia.
Are there any Byzantines left?
Some families gained relatively widespread recognition, such as the Angelo Flavio Comneno, supposed descendants of the Angelos dynasty. Some "Byzantine" claimants are still active today, despite the lack of formal Byzantine succession laws making finding a 'legitimate' heir impossible.
What did the Byzantines do to the West Coast of Anatolia?
The Byzantines recover the West Coast of Anatolia while the Crusaders cross the plateau. As they travel the Westerners begin dropping like flies and come to hate the land they’ve come to liberate.
Who is the lead singer on Justinian's most trusted general?
I said yes and Brian got lead singer and writer John Yelland on the phone and they talked about turning the life story of Justinian’s most trusted General into a full metal album. Today’s episode is an edited version of that interview.
What episode is the Crusade of 1101?
Episode 220 – The Crusade of 1101. Posted on September 15, 2020 by thehistoryofbyzantium. Basil the Bogomil (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA) More armed pilgrims arrive at Constantinople in the wake of the fall of Jerusalem.
What was the name of the city that the Crusaders fought in 1098?
Siege of Antioch. Mar-May 1098 (from Victory in the East by J France) The Defeat of Kerbogah (from Victory in the East by J France) The Crusaders set up a siege of Antioch. The vast size of the city makes it impossible to fully encircle.
What did the Byzantines do to Anatolia?
The Byzantines recover the West Coast of Anatolia while the Crusaders cross the plateau. As they travel the Westerners begin dropping like flies and come to hate the land they've come to liberate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where did the Crusaders march?
The Crusaders march out from Nicaea on their way to Antioch. First stop is at Dorylaeum on the Anatolian plateau. But the forces of Kilij Arslan are lying in wait. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
