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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Episodes
  • Episode 323 - At Least Things Can’t Get Any Worse

    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

    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
  • Episode 321 - The Worst Civil War, Part 1

    Episode 321 - The Worst Civil War, Part 1
    Apr 11 2025

    Andronikos III Palaiologos died on the 15th June 1341. Four months later his nearest and dearest were at each others throats.


    His right hand man John Kantakouzenos declared himself Emperor but was rejected by the people at every turn. Refusing to give up he invited foreign powers to intervene on his behalf.


    Period: 1341-43

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    28 mins

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