The History of Byzantium

By: thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
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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 324 - Just Another Beylik
    May 2 2025

    John V Palaiologos takes charge of the Empire but finds he has only one option left to save his state. He must travel West and beg for Latin help. Meanwhile the Turks conquer Thrace.


    Period: 1355-71


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    28 mins
  • Episode 323 - At Least Things Can’t Get Any Worse
    Apr 25 2025

    Finally in sole control of the Empire John Kantakouzenos makes plans to restore the Roman world. His plans come to nothing though as he immediately faces war, invasion and plague.


    Period: 1347-55

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    29 mins
  • Episode 322 - The Worst Civil War, Part 2
    Apr 18 2025

    In order to gain the throne John Kantakouzenos destroys what is left of the Roman Empire. He allows the Serbs to conquer Macedonia while his Turkish allies enslave his people.


    Period: 1343-47

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    23 mins

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