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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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  • Episode 347 - Trebizond! Part One

    Episode 347 - Trebizond! Part One
    Mar 31 2026

    We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1204-1297.


    The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a musicologist who collaborates with traditional musicians around the world to present music from different cultures on his channel, with an emphasis on authenticity and accurate cultural representation. This track is called Trapezuntine - Epic Byzantine Music. You can buy his music here.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 346 - What If?

    Episode 346 - What If?
    Mar 24 2026
    I tackle your counter factual questions.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor

    Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor
    Mar 17 2026
    Did you hear that Constantine XI didn't die? That he was taken below ground by an angel and will one day return. We explore all the myths which attached themselves to the final Roman Emperor.

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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!

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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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