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The Real Age of Empires

The Real Age of Empires

By: Seb and Rob
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 THE ULTIMATE AGE OF EMPIRES HISTORY PODCAST. Uncover the real civilizations and mythologies behind the Age franchise. From epic wars to daily life and everything in between. We dig out the fun, surprising details and bring them to life. No game knowledge required. This is a passion-driven indie project, perfect for background listening on your commute, at work, or while gaming. Each series ends with our unique “Would You Want to Live Here?” tier list, ranking every civilization against each other. 🎙️ New episodes every fortnight (at minimum).Seb and Rob World
Episodes
  • 17. Macedonian Dynasty: Life in Byzantium

    17. Macedonian Dynasty: Life in Byzantium
    Nov 21 2025

    Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Constantinople city life, food, chariot racing, more.

    00:00 Food and Diet

    06:55 Queen of Cities

    22:13 Tier List

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    33 mins
  • 16. Macedonian Dynasty: The Varangian Guard

    16. Macedonian Dynasty: The Varangian Guard
    Nov 14 2025

    Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Basil The Bulgar Slayer, Varangian Guard, Byzantium, more.

    00:00 Basil II - The Bulgar Slayer

    19:48 Game vs History (bonuses, units, tech)

    48:31 Dynasty's End

    52:56 Capital Naming Conventions

    56:25 Anglo-Saxon Varangians?

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    59 mins
  • 15. Macedonian Dynasty: The Romans We Forgot

    15. Macedonian Dynasty: The Romans We Forgot
    Oct 31 2025

    Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Constantinople, hippodrome, Greek fire, Basil, Leo, more.

    00:00 That's So Byzantine...

    02:15 Founding the Dynasty (Basil I)

    18:06 Rebirth of the Empire

    24:15 Hippodrome of Constantinople

    31:10 Notable Emperors

    41:38 Greek Fire

    45:08 Oracles of Leo the Wise

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    49 mins
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