Episodes

  • Episode 350 - Questions XIX

    Episode 350 - Questions XIX
    Apr 22 2026

    I answer your questions about where the Romans got their gold from, how Romania ended up with a Romance language, Byzantine games of polo and more.


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    40 mins
  • Episode 349 - Questions XVIII

    Episode 349 - Questions XVIII
    Apr 15 2026
    I answer your questions about the Secret History, eunuchs, the Doukas name, the Byzantine crown, the Crown of Thorns and more.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 348 - Trebizond! Part Two

    Episode 348 - Trebizond! Part Two
    Apr 9 2026

    We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1297-1453.


    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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    47 mins
  • 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
  • Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI

    Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI
    Mar 10 2026
    I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life?

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome

    Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome
    Mar 2 2026
    We look at the reaction to the fall of Constantinople in Venice, Rome and Russia. And briefly discuss those who claimed descent from Constantine XI.

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    23 mins