Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Byzantium (2024)

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Episode 299 – Baldwin II with John Giebfried

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With Constantinople back in Roman hands we explore the one vantage point we’ve ignored: the last Latin Emperor Baldwin II. Dr John Giebfried returns to give us Baldwin’s biography. Pic: Seal of Baldwin II John completed his PhD in Medieval History at St Louis University in 2015 and has subsequently worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Geor…

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Episode 299 - Baldwin II with John Giebfried 48:32

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With Constantinople back in Roman hands we explore the one vantage point we've ignored: the last Latin Emperor Baldwin II. Dr John Giebfried returns to give us Baldwin's biography. Period: 1215-61 John completed his PhD in Medieval History at St Louis University in 2015 and has subsequently worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Georgia Sout…

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119. Byzantium in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with Przemysław Marciniak 59:39

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A conversation with Przemysław Marciniak (University of Silesia) about books of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and alternative history that are either set in Byzantium or have a Byzantine ambiance. We talk about the features that signal a Byzantine setting and what the latter is good. Basically, we chat about books that we liked (or did not like…

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Episode 298 – The Providence of God

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Map: The Nicaean Empire in 1257 from The Byzantine Hellene by Dimiter Angelov Theodore Laskaris II beds down his father’s conquests in Europe. But his early death sees his family sidelined by Michael Palaiologos. The new Emperor needs some victories to legitimise his seizure of power and the fates reward him beyond all expectations. Period: 1255-61…

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Episode 298 - The Providence of God 29:02

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Theodore Laskaris II beds down his father's conquests in Europe. But his early death sees his family sidelined by Michael Palaiologos. The new Emperor needs some victories to legitimise his seizure of power and the fates reward him beyond all expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 297 – The Rise and Rise of Nicaea

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Picture: Silver Coin (Aspron trachy) of John III Vatatzes With the Bulgarians and Turks hobbled by the Mongols the field is clear for Nicaea. John Vatatzes annexes a huge swathe of European territory and is widely recognised as the true Roman Emperor. Period: 1237-54 Stream: The Rise and Rise of Nicaea Download: The Rise and Rise of Nicaea RSS Feed…

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Episode 297 - The Rise and Rise of Nicaea 23:35

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With the Bulgarians and Turks hobbled by the Mongols the field is clear for Nicaea. John Vatatzes annexes a huge swathe of European territory and is widely recognised as the true Roman Emperor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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118. Pathogen paleogenetics and late antique disease: A cross-discipline discussion 1:18:13

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A roundtable discussion of how the study of ancient pathogen DNA intersects with the study of disease in late antiquity. Can laboratory scientists and cultural historians find ways to interface given their different methods, data, concepts, and conclusions? The discussion was organized by Tina Sessa (The Ohio State University) and Tim Newfield (Geo…

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Episode 296 – The Mongol Storm with Nicholas Morton

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We talk to Dr Nicholas Morton about the arrival of the Mongols into the Byzantine world. Their confrontation with the Seljuks of Anatolia will have serious consequences. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. His new book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Me…

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Episode 296 - The Mongol Storm with Nicholas Morton 44:39

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We talk to Dr Nicholas Morton about the arrival of the Mongols into the Byzantine world. Their confrontation with the Seljuks of Anatolia will have serious consequences. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. His new book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Me…

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Episode 295 – The Forgotten Siege

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While Epirus was rising and falling, Nicaea was consolidating. John Vatatzes, the new Emperor, was competent at home and abroad. After years of consolidation he decided to besiege Constantinople. But he didn’t act alone he invited an unlikely ally to join him. Period: 1215-37 Pic: John III Vatatzes from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by…

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Episode 295 - The Forgotten Siege 27:26

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While Epirus was rising and falling, Nicaea was consolidating. John Vatatzes, the new Emperor, was competent at home and abroad. After years of consolidation he decided to besiege Constantinople. But he didn't act alone he invited an unlikely ally to join him. Period: 1215-37 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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117. Human paleogenetics and late antique migration: a cross-discipline discussion 1:34:45

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A roundtable discussion of how the study of ancient human DNA intersects with the study of migration in late antiquity. Can laboratory scientists and primarily textual historians find ways to interface given their different methods, data, concepts, and conclusions? The discussion was organized by Tina Sessa (The Ohio State University) and Tim Newfi…

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Episode 294 – The Rise and Fall of Epirus

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Theodoros Doukas the leader of the Roman state of Epirus leads his people to ever greater heights in the 1220s. He captures Thessalonica and drives towards Constantinople itself. Doukas declares himself Emperor but does he have the resources necessary to reach the Hagia Sophia? Pic: Electrum coin with Theodoros (left) blessed by Saint Demetrius.jpg…

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Episode 294 - The Rise and Fall of Epirus 16:47

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Theodoros Doukas the leader of the Roman state of Epirus leads his people to ever greater heights in the 1220s. He captures Thessalonica and drives towards Constantinople itself. Doukas declares himself Emperor but does he have the resources necessary to reach the Hagia Sophia? Period: 1215-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Episode 293 – Governing Constantinople with John Giebfried

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Today we look at Constantinople itself. What was the physical state of the city and what was the Latin administration like? Guiding us today is Dr John Giebfried. John completed his PhD in Medieval History at St Louis University in 2015 and has subsequently worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Georgia Southern University, East Georgia Stat…

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Episode 293 - Governing Constantinople with John Giebfried 43:09

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Today we look at Constantinople itself. What was the physical state of the city and what was the Latin administration like? Guiding us today is Dr John Giebfried. John completed his PhD in Medieval History at St Louis University in 2015 and has subsequently worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Georgia Southern University, East Georgia Stat…

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GET A FREE BOOK ON BYZANTIUM & THE CRUSADES 1:27

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Just a quick update to let you know if you like this podcast you can get the book on which it’s based for free on my website nickholmesauthor.com. It’s called The Byzantine World War, and it's about the origins of the First Crusade and suggests that it really began as the result of the defeat of the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. Th…

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116. Africa and Byzantium, with Andrea Myers Achi 1:02:41

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A conversation with Andrea Myers Achi (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) about the enduring connections between Byzantium and a number of African cultures, beginning in late antiquity (e.g., Aksum) and continuing into medieval and modern times (e.g., Nubia and Ethiopia). Andrea organized a exhibition at the Met to illustrate these connections (includ…

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Episode 292 – Venice and the Rest of the Empire with John Giebfried

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Today we look at the parts of the Roman Empire we haven’t covered so far in the post-siege narrative. This includes Attalia, Trebizond and the multiple acquisitions of Venice. Helping me is Dr John Giebfried from the University of Vienna. Stream: Episode 292 – Venice and the Rest of the Empire with John Giebfried Download: Episode 292 – Venice and …

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Episode 292 - Venice and the Rest of the Empire with John Giebfried 27:57

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Today we look at the parts of the Roman Empire we haven't covered so far in the post-siege narrative. This includes Attalia, Trebizond and the multiple acquisitions of Venice. Helping me is Dr John Giebfried from the University of Vienna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 291 – Michael Doukas of Epirus

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Michael Komnenos Doukas would have had a forgettable career if it wasn’t for the chaos which followed Manuel Komnenos’ death. But the twists of fate allowed him to found a new state in Epirus (Western Greece) which would eventually seize huge parts of the Roman world. Period: 1204-15 Stream: Episode 291 – Michael Doukas of Epirus Download: Episode …

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Episode 291 - Michael Doukas of Epirus 20:33

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Michael Komnenos Doukas would have had a forgettable career if it wasn't for the chaos which followed Manuel Komnenos' death. But the twists of fate allowed him to found a new state in Epirus (Western Greece) which would eventually seize huge parts of the Roman world. Period: 1204-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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115. Imaginary Byzantiums in modern Russia, with Eugene Smelyansky 1:01:28

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A conversation with Eugene Smelyansky (Washington State University) on the invention of ideologically useful versions of Byzantium in modern Russia. We talk about the much more limited engagement with Byzantium in imperial Russia and the reasons behind some of the current obsessions with it. The conversation is based on Eugene's just-published book…

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Episode 290 – The Despot, Theodore Laskaris

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We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks. Map: The Empire of Nicaea Period: 1204-12 Picture: Laskaris’ forked beard on his coins (Dumbarton Oaks) Stream: Episode 290 – The Despot, Theodore Laskaris …

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Episode 290 - The Despot, Theodore Laskaris 25:32

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We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks. Period: 1204-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 289 – Kaloyan, Tsar of Bulgaria

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With Baldwin and Boniface dead the Bulgarians run riot across Thrace. Their Tsar Kaloyan attempts to capture Thessalonica and ponders whether he could become the new Roman Emperor. Picture: St. Demetrius Killing Kaloyan. Mosaic from Visoki Dečani Monastery in Kosovo Period: 1204-07 Above: Statue of Kaloyan in Varna, Bulgaria Stream: Episode 289 – K…

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Episode 289 - Kaloyan, Tsar of Bulgaria 25:38

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With Baldwin and Boniface dead the Bulgarians run riot across Thrace. Their Tsar Kaloyan attempts to capture Thessalonica and ponders whether he could become the new Roman Emperor. Period: 1204-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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114. Byzantium and the early Rus’, with Monica White 1:01:23

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A conversation with Monica White (University of Nottingham) about the earliest contacts between Constantinople and the first Rus'-Varangian raiders, traders, and mercenaries to cross the Black Sea. Who were these people, what did they want, and how did contact with east Roman culture change them? The conversation is based on a number of Monica's re…

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Episode 288 – Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat

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After throwing a huge strop Boniface, the Marquis of Montferrat, is made King of Thessalonica. He sent his men to conquer most of Greece but the Bulgarians were on his tail. Picture: The Acrocorinth where Leo Sgouros took refuge from Boniface Period: 1204-07 Stream: Episode 288 – Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat Download: Episode 288 – Boniface, Mar…

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Episode 288 - Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat 21:05

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After throwing a huge strop Boniface, the Marquis of Montferrat, is made King of Thessalonica. He sent his men to conquer most of Greece but the Bulgarians were on his tail. Period: 1204-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 287 – Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut

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The Latins agree to stay for another year and to conquer the whole of the Roman Empire. They elect Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut to be their Emperor and all seems well. It only takes a year for everything to fall apart. Picture: Statue of Baldwin I in Mons (capital of Hainault), Belgium Period: 1204-05 Stream: Episode 287 – Count Baldwin of…

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Episode 287 - Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut 24:22

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The Latins agree to stay for another year and to conquer the whole of the Roman Empire. They elect Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut to be their Emperor and all seems well. It only takes a year for everything to fall apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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113. The emperor’s clothing and public appearances, with Maria Parani 58:42

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A conversation with Maria Parani (University of Cyprus) on the emperor's clothing and the staging of his public appearances. We talk about his most formal garments, what he wore on the battlefield, his military banner, how he changed, and much more. Maria has published many studies of this topic, which you can find on her Academia.edu page, includi…

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Episode 286 – Vantage Point

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The narrative returns as we head back to 1204 and the sack of Constantinople. The arrival of the Latins had actually splintered the Roman world into at least 13 different states. With a little help from the 2008 film ‘Vantage Point’ we will be following the different perspectives of these actors as they deal with the fallout from the sack. We begin…

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Episode 286 - Vantage Point 16:20

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The narrative returns as we head back to 1204 and the sack of Constantinople. The arrival of the Latins had actually splintered the Roman world into at least 13 different states. With a little help from the 2008 film 'Vantage Point' we will be following the different perspectives of these actors as they deal with the fallout from the sack. We begin…

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