Eastern Roman History
Theodore Metochites on Greek History
updated
Chapters:
00:00 The Prelude
02:45 The First Arab Siege of Constantinople c.672-678
05:18 The Historiography
06:12 How Theophanes Created his Account
14:04 Theophanes' Error!
15:42 Theophilos' Account of the War
18:20 An Arab Siege of Constantinople in AD667-669?
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Acta conciliorum oecumenicorum, Series secunda, edited by R. Riedinger, (1984-present).
Agapius, Khitab al-Unvan, edited by A. A. Vasiliev, (1912).
Chronicle of AD1234, edited by J. B. Chabot, (1916-1920).
Michael the Syrian, Chronicle, J. B. Chabot, (1899-1910)
Nikephoros, Short History, Translated by Cyril Mango (1990).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284 - 813, translated by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott (1997).
Theophilus of Edessa, Chronicle - and the Circulation of Historical Knowledge in Late Antiquity and Early Islam, Translation by R. G. Hoyland (2011).
Scholarship
Haldon, J. (2008) The Byzantine Wars, Gloucestershire.
Jankowiak, J. 'The First Arab Siege of Constantinople' in Constructing the Seventh Century (2013), 237-322.
Jenkins, R. J. H. (1966) Byzantium: The Imperial Centuries AD610-1071, MART reprint, Toronto.
Treadgold, W. (1997) A History of the Byzantine State and Society, Stanford.
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Music Credits:
'You Mean Nothing' by Bastian Kieslinger from SpellForce 3 by Grimlore Games.
'Rome Total War' and 'Imperial Conflict' by Jeff van Dyke from Rome Total War by the Creative Assembly.
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The rest of the radio series was unfortunately destroyed when the master was damaged during a bar fight outside Television Centre and only this extract survives.
Hope you enjoy.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Time
03:18 Recording the Past
07:02 The Heavenly Court
10:15 Angels
11:59 Telonia
14:16 The Devil
15:38 The Apocalypse
20:34 The Kingdom of Heaven
Bibliography:
The Bible, King James Version.
Leo the Deacon, The History, Translated by Denis F. Sullivan,
and Alice-Mary Talbot, (2007).
Synaxarium ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae, eidition H. Delehaye, (1902).
Vita S. Basilii Iunioris, edition S. G. Vilinskij, Zapiski Imperator Novorossijskago Universiteta, vii, (1911).
Scholarship
Mango, C. (1980) Byzantium: The Empire of New Rome, New York.
Treadgold, W. (2013) The Middle Byzantine Historians, Stanford.
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Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Theophylact Simocatta, The History, Translated by Michael and Mary Whitby, (1986).
Scholarship
Lee, Ki-Baik (1984). A New History of Korea. Cambridge.
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'Ryoshima Coast' by Hiroshi Yamaguchi from Okami by Clover Studio (2006).
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Picture curtesy by Crusader Breaking LordGood.
I hope you enjoy.
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Chapter:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 What drew Dr McLaughlin to do a thesis on John VI's history?
03:39 Why Book III of the history?
05:02 What surprised Dr McLaughlin most about Book III?
07:04 What is the status of historiography for John VI's history?
10:30 What was John Kantakouzenos' role in the First Palaiologan civil war 1320-1328?
13:10 How important was John in the reign of Andronikos III?
19:16 Was it inevitable that a civil war would happen once Andronikos III died?
27:51 What resources did John VI have to fight the war?
34:39 'the bitterest civil war of the Romans?'
40:30 Why did John write a history for AD1320-1364?
41:54 How does John portray Anna, Apokaukos and Kalekas?
55:01 The nature of Usurpation in the Palaiologan era?
57:52 What merits does John VI's history have as a literary work?
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Battle for Byzantium has been released and can be ordered from here:
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Link to Battle for Byzantium's trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=YXFwFDueGDk&t=2s
Link to Powee Celdran's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@nobudgetfilms4628/videos
Link to Powee Celdran's Facebook page: facebook.com/ByzantineTimeTraveller
All pictures and clips used into this video have been used with the kind permission of the board game's creator, Powee Celdran.
Chapters:
00:00 The Roman Conquest
01:48 Byzantine Sardina in the Sixth Century
06:48 An Island Under Siege
16:02 Byzantine Sardinia in the Middle Ages
19:12 Sardinia and Constantinople
22:29 The Four Iudices of Sardinia?
25:58 The End of Byzantine Sardinia
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Liber Pontificalis, translated by R. Davis, The Book of Pontiffs (Liber Pontificalis): The Ancient Biographies of First Ninety Roman Bishops to AD 715 – Revised Third Edition, (2010).
Luidprand of Cremona, Works, Translated by Paolo Squatriti, (2007).
Jean Durliat, “Taxes sur l’entree des marchandises dans la cite de Carales-Cagliari a l’epoque byzantine (582–602),” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 36 (1982), pp. 1–14.
Mansi, J. D., edition, (1755), Schaff, P and Wace, H. translation, (1900),
Sacrorum conciliorum:nova et amplissima collectio. Vol. XI, 753-754.
Procopius of Caesarea, History of the Wars, Revised edition by A. Kaldellis (2014).
Scholarship
Cosentino, S., A Companion to Byzantine Italy, (2021).
Consentino, S. 'Re-Analysing Some Byzantine Bullae From Sardinia' in
Berliner Byzantinistische Studien 7, 2007).
Consentino, S. (2004) 'Byzantine Sardinian Between West and East: Features of a Regional Culture' in Millennium 1 2004: 329-367.
Hobart, M., A Companion to Sardinian History, 500-1500, (2017).
Zuckerman, C., 'Learning from the Enemy and More: Studies in 'Dark Centuries' Byzantium' in Millennium 2, (2005), 79-136.
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Music Credits:
'Western Greek Theme' and 'Eastern Greek Theme' by Nick Wylie and Morgan Casey from Europa Barbarorum: A Modification of Rome Total War.
'Battle at Witch Creek' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations by Big Huge Games.
'War Drums from the East' and 'Siege of Winter' by Todd Masten from Age of Empires: Definitive Edition by Forgotten Empires.
'Medieval Melody' by Stephen and David Rippey from Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Farmer John
05:32 Granaries and Armouries
06:26 Imperial Apprenticeship
07:57 Nicaean Textile Industry
10:01 Charities, Hospitals and Libraries
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
George Akropolites, History, translated by R. Macrides, (2007).
George Akpropolites, Works, Vols II, Edited by A. Heisenburg and P. Wirth, (1978).
George Pachymeres, History, Partially translated by N. Cassidy, 'A Translation and Historical Commentary on Book One and Book Two of the Historia of
George Pachymeres', (2005).
Nikephoros Gregoras, Roman History, edited by I. Bekker and L. Schopen, (1829-1855).
Scholarship
Angelov, D. (2019) The Byzantine Hellene: The Life of Emperor Theodore Laskaris and Byzantium in the Thirteenth Century, Cambridge.
Gardner, A. The Lascarids of Nicaea - Reprint, (1964).
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Footage:
Rise of the Empires: Ottomans (2020-2022)
Music Credits:
'Rockets', 'Battle at Witch Creek' and 'William Wallace' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations By Big Huge Games.
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Thank you very much to Al-Muqaddimah for making his part about the Umayyad's. You can find his video about daily life in the Abbasid Caliphate here:
youtu.be/mSJ5SS--FcQ
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Byzantine-Umayyad Wars by Al-Muqaddimah
05:31 Byzantine-Abbasid Border Wars
09:22 Embassies to the Caliph
11:28 Cultural Exchange and Iconoclasm
14:17 Byzantine Refutations of Islam
16:48 Trade
18:19 The Other in the Caliphate
20:02 Prisoners of War
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Constantine VII, De Administrado Imperio, edited and translated by
G. Moravcsik and R. J. H. Jenkins, - Revised Edition, (1967).
Constantine VII, The Book of Ceremonies, translated by A. Moffat and M. Tall, (2012).
Genesius, On the Reigns of the Emperors, A. Kaldellis, (1998).
Nicholas I, Letters, edited and translated by R. J. H. Jenkins and L. G. Westerink, (1973).
Nikephoros the Patriarch, Short History, edited and translated by C. Mangom, (1990).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronographia, translated by C. Mango and Roger Scott,
(1997).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J., Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, (2011).
Haldon, J. and Kennedy, H., 'The Arab-Byzantine Frontier in the Eighth and Ninth Centuries Military Organisation and Society in the Borderlands' (1978).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Jankowiak, M 'The First Arab Siege of Constantinople', (2013)
Marcus, J., The Jew in the Medieval World: A Sourcebook, 315-1791, (1931).
Ramadan, A. Al. M. A, 'The Treatment of Arab Prisoners of War in Byzantium', (2009).
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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Music Credits:
'Out of Time' by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvotori, from Halo 3 by Bungi.
'War Situation' and 'Theme of the WLO' by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Azusa Chiba and Noriyuki Kamikura from Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (2010) by Quest and Square Enix.
Eastern Theme by Nick Wylie from Europa Barbarorum: A Modification of Rome Total War.
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Bibliography:
Primary Sources
George Akropolites, History, translated by R. Macrides, (2007).
Ibn Bibi, History, edited by H. Duda, Die Seltschukengeschichte des Ibn Bibi, (1959).
Nikephoros Gregoras, History edited by I. Bekker and L. Schopen, Vols. III, (1829-1855).
Niketas Choniates, O City of Byzantium: Annals of Niketas Choniates,
translated by H. J. Magoulias, (1984).
Niketas Choniates, Orationes et epistulae, edited by J.-L. van Dieten (1972).
Simon of Saint-Quentin, History of the Tartars, translated by S. Pow, T. Kiss, A. Romsics, F. Ghazaryan, (2019).
Scholarship
Angelov, D. (2019) The Byzantine Hellene: The Life of Emperor Theodore Laskaris and Byzantium in the Thirteenth Century, Cambridge.
Angold, M. (1975) A Byzantine Government in Exile: Government and Society Under the Laskarids of Nicaea (1204-1261), Oxford.
Bartusis, M. C. (1992) The Late Byzantine Army and Society, 1204 - 1453, Philodelphia.
Gardner, A. (1912) The Laskarids of Nicaea: The Story of an Empire in Exile
– Reprint (1964), Amsterdam.
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Music Credits:
'Rockets' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations by BigHuge Games.
'War of Kings' and 'This is it' by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval II Total War by Creative Assembly.
'Lonely Strategos' by Jeff Van Dyke from Rome Total War by Creative Assembly.
Machinemas from Medieval II Total War and Attila Total War - AD1212 Mod. Thank you to Athena for helping me create the machinamas for this video.
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Chapters:
00:00 Nikephoros I
33:21 Staurakios
38:19 Michael I Rangabe
Special thanks to Chrysa Sakel for her pictures of Constantine V, Old Irene, her rough sketch of Constantine VI and Leo V.
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Al-Tabari, The History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol 40, Translated by Various, (1985-2007).
Chronicle of 811, About the Emperor of Nicephorus and How He Left His Bones in Bulgaria, Translated by Paul Stephenson, (2006).
Chronicle of Monemvasia, Chronicle of Monemvasia and the Question of the Slavonic Settlements in Greece, Translated by Peter Charanis, (1950).
John Skylitzes, A Synopsis of Byzantine History 811-1057, Translated by J. Wortley, (2010).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284 - 813, Translated by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott (1997).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Bury, J. B. (1912) A History of the Eastern Roman Empire (AD802-867), Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Kaegi, W. E. Jr. (1981) Byzantine Military unrest 471-843: An Interpretation, Amsterdam.
Niavis, P. (1984) The Reign of the Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I, Edinburgh.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
Treadgold, W. (1995) Byzantium and Its Army 284-1081, Stanford.
Sophoulis, P. (2012) Byzantium and Bulgaria, 775-831, Brill.
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Music Credits:
'Eastern Theme', 'Western Greek Battle Theme', 'Roman Battle Theme', 'Eastern Greek Battle Theme' and 'Eastern Battle Theme' by Morgan Casey and Nick Wylie from Europa Barbarorum.
'Futile Attempt' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
'One Planet at a Time' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
'Rockets' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations by Big Huge Games.
'Tutorial', 'Cry of Pain', 'Cry of Agony', 'Doubtful Atmosphere' 'Back Fire', 'Enemy Attack', 'Bloody Excrement', 'Tension' and 'Battle on the Bridge' by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata from Final Fantasy Tactics by Square.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Charlemagne and the End of the Moechian Schism
02:34 The Battle of Versinikia
Predecessor: Staurakios
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Bibliography:
Primary Sources
John Skylitzes, A Synopsis of Byzantine History 811-1057, Translated by J. Wortley, (2010).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284-813, Translated by C. Mango and R. Scott (1997).
Scholarship
Bury, J. B. (1912) A History of the Eastern Roman Empire From the Fall of Irene to the Accession of Basil I, (AD802-867), Cambridge.
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Sophoulis, P. (2011) Byzantium and Bulgaria 775-831, Brill.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Sole Reign of Theodosius II
02:45 The Rise of John the Tyrant
06:50 John the Tyrant's Reign
10:04 The Tyrant Versus The Emperor
13:14 Theodosius II Triumphs
14:24 The Significance of John's Reign
15:12 Conclusion
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Frigeridus, Histories, edited and translated by L. Van Hoof, and P. Van Nuffelen, (2020).
Hydatius, Chronicle, edited and translated by R. W. Burgess, The Chronicle of Hydatius and the Consularia Constantinopolitana: (1993).
Olympiodorus, History, edited and translated by R. C. Blockley, (1983).
Philostorgius, Church History, Translated by P. R. Amidon (2007).
Procopius of Caesarea, History of the Wars, Translated by H. B. Dewing, (1924). Revised edition by A. Kaldellis, (2014).
Prosper of Aquitaine, Chronicle, Translated by A. C. Murry in From Roman to Merovingian Gaul: A Reader, (2008).
Socrates Scholasticus, Ecclesiastical History AD 305-445, Translated by A. C. Zenos (1890).
The Theodosian Code and Novels, and the Sirmondian Constitutions,
Translated by Clyde Pharr (1952).
Scholarship
Halsall, G. (2007) Barbarian Migrations and the Roman West, 376-568, Cambridge.
Heather, P. (2005) The Fall of the Roman Empire, A New History, London.
Matthews, J. (1975) Western Aristocracies and Imperial Courts, AD364-425, New York.
Maynard, D. R. F., 'The Development of Usurpers and Usurpation in the Late Roman Empire and their Political and Cultural Impact from Procopius to Leontius', MPhil Thesis, (2022), Cambridge.
O'Flynn, J. M., Generalissimos of the Western Roman Empire, (Alberta, 1983).
Wijnendaele, Jeroen W. P. 'Late Roman Civil War and the African Grain Supply' (2019).
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Music Credits:
'Menu Theme' by Damjan Mravunac from Serious Sam 2 by Croteam.
'Operation Barbarossa' by Andreas Waldetoft from Hearts of Iron IV by Paradox Interactive.
'Follow Our Brothers' by Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori from Halo 3 by Bungie.
'Blackrock and Roll' by Glen Stafford from Warcraft III by Blizzard Entertainment.
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Basil Lekapenos
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John the Orphanotrophos:
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The Last Eunuchs:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:04 How Was a Eunuch Made?
05:30 Recruiting Eunuchs and Legal Status
09:37 Eunuchs in Society
13:52 Power and Responsibilities
16:43 Offices and Careers
18:39 The Decline of Eunuchs
Romaboo Ramblings:
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Serapeum Historia:
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Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Agathias, Agathias: The Histories, Translated by J. D. Frendo (1975).
Basil of Caesarea, Letters, translated by B. Jackson in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. VIII, 1895).
Leo the Deacon, The History of Leo the Deacon, Translated by Denis F. Sullivan, and Alice-Mary Talbot, (2007).
Manuel Philes, Poems, edited by F. S. Lehrs, and F. Duebner, (1862).
Paulus of Aegina, Epitome of Medical Science, translated by F. Adams (1834).
Procopius of Caesarea, History of the Wars, Revised edition by A. Kaldellis, (2014).
Scholarship
Gaul, N. 'Eunuchs in the Late Byzantine Empire c.1250-1400' in Eunuchs in Antiquity and Beyond, edited by S. Tougher, (2002).
James, L. 'Men, Women, Eunuchs: Gender, Sex and Power' in A Social History of Byzantium, edited by J. Haldon, (2009).
Nye, T. E. 'Angels, Snakes, and Everything in Between: The Fall of the Byzantine Eunuch' in Young Historians Conference 3 (2022).
Tougher, S. 'Cherchez L'Homme! Byzantine Men: A Eunuch Perspective' in
The Byzantine World, edited by P. Stephenson, (2010).
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Introduction to Byzantine Eunuchs:
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John the Orphanotropohos:
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Andronikos Eonopolites
05:35 John Metropolitan of Pontic Heraclea
Romaboo Ramblings:
youtube.com/@RomabooRamblings
Serapeum Historia:
youtube.com/@UCOlwrkJ15w8G-U_tXW49slQ
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
George Pachymeres, History of the Reigns of Michael and Andronikos Palaiologos, edited and translated by Albert Failler and Vitalien Laurent, Vols. V, (1984-2000).
Nikephoros Gregoras, The Life of John, Metropolitan of Pontic Heraclea, edited and translated by Vitalien Laurent, 'La Vie de Jean, metropolite d'Heraclee du pont',in Archeion Pontou 6, (1934), 3-63.
Scholarship
Gaul, N. 'Eunuchs in the Late Byzantine Empire c.1250-1400'
in Eunuchs in Antiquity and Beyond, edited by S. Tougher, (2002).
Geanakoplos, D. J. (1959) Emperor Michael Palaiologos and the West, 1258-1282, A Study in Byzantine-Latin Reltations, Harvard.
Nye, T. E. 'Angels, Snakes, and Everything in Between: The Fall of the Byzantine Eunuch' in Young Historians Conference 3 (2022).
Tougher, S. 'Cherchez L'Homme! Byzantine Men: A Eunuch Perspective' in
The Byzantine World, edited by P. Stephenson, (2010).
Trapp, E., Walther, R., Beyer, H.-V., Sturm-Schnabl, K., Kislinger, E., Leontiades, I. and Kaplaneres, S., Prosopographiesches Lexikon Der Palaiologenzeit, (2001).
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Predecessor: Nikephoros I
youtube.com/watch?v=evD4Oy0EIkE
Successor: Michael I
youtube.com/watch?v=RW5H4YdP1dM&t=32s
Chapters:
00:00 Early Life
01:34 Staurakios' Reign
Thank you to for Oleg Seleznez for Anastasia 9th Century Lady.
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Chronicle of 811, About the Emperor of Nicephorus and How He Left His Bones in Bulgaria, Translated by Paul Stephenson, (2006).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284 - 813, Translated by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott (1997).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Bury, J. B. (1912) A History of the Eastern Roman Empire (AD802-867), Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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Music Credits:
'Futile Attempt' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
'One Planet at a Time' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
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Chapters:
00:00 Nikephoros I 'the Logothete'
06:35 Staurakios
10:29 Michael I Rangabe
16:00 Leo V 'the Armenian'
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Chapters:
00:00 Leo III
07:34 Artabasdos
10:25 Constantine V
14:37 Leo IV
19:10 Constantine VI and Irene
21:01 Constantine VI
24:04 Irene
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Predecessor: Irene
youtube.com/watch?v=rIfHUZ_1JY8&t=311s
Successor: Staurakios
youtu.be/cFZ6RC9l4o4
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Charlemagne
02:33 Revolt of Bardanes Tourkos
04:57 Early Campaigns
08:00 Mad Monks
09:22 Further Campaigns
13:02 Balkan Conquests
15:43 The Vexations of Nikephoros I
19:31 Further Successes
23:09 The Pliska Campaign
26:20 The Battle of Pliska
30:59 Conclusion
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Al-Tabari, The History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol 40, Translated by Various, (1985-2007).
Chronicle of 811, About the Emperor of Nicephorus and How He Left His Bones in Bulgaria, Translated by Paul Stephenson, (2006).
Chronicle of Monemvasia, Chronicle of Monemvasia and the Question of the Slavonic Settlements in Greece, Translated by Peter Charanis, (1950).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284 - 813, Translated by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott (1997).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Bury, J. B. (1912) A History of the Eastern Roman Empire (AD802-867), Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Kaegi, W. E. Jr. (1981) Byzantine Military unrest 471-843: An Interpretation, Amsterdam.
Niavis, P. (1984) The Reign of the Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I, Edinburgh.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
Treadgold, W. (1995) Byzantium and Its Army 284-1081, Stanford.
Sophoulis, P. (2012) Byzantium and Bulgaria, 775-831, Brill.
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Music Credits:
'Eastern Theme', 'Western Greek Battle Theme', 'Roman Battle Theme', 'Eastern Greek Battle Theme' and 'Eastern Battle Theme' by Morgan Casey and Nick Wylie from Europa Barbarorum.
'Rockets' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations by Big Huge Games.
'Tutorial', 'Cry of Pain', 'Cry of Agony', 'Doubtful Atmosphere' and 'Battle on the Bridge' by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata from Final Fantasy Tactics by Square.
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Chapters:
00:00 Leo III 'the Isaurian'
14:38 Artabasdos
22:46 Constantine V 'the shit-named'
51:13 Leo IV 'the Khazar'
01:03:18 Irene and Constantine VI
01:18:30 Constantine VI
01:29:33 Irene 'the Athenian'
Special thanks to Chrysa Sakel for her pictures of Constantine V, Leo IV, Young Irene, Old Irene, her rough sketch of Constantine VI and Constantine V Repairs the Valens Aqueduct.
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Al-Tabari, The History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol 40, Translated by Various, (1985-2007).
George Kedrenos, Compendium of History, C.S.H.B. Vol VIII-IX (1838-1839).
Ghewond, History, Translated by Robert Bedrosian, (2006).
Humphreys, M. (2017) The Laws of the Isaurian Era: The Ecloga and its Appendices, Liverpool.
Nikephoros, Short History, Translated by Cyril Mango (1990).
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronicle AD284 - 813, Translated by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott (1997).
Theophilus of Edessa, Chronicle, Translation by R. G. Hoyland (2011).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era
680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Haldon, J. (2002) Byzantium at War AD600-1453, New York.
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Kaegi, W. E. Jr. (1981) Byzantine Military unrest 471-843: An Interpretation, Amsterdam.
Gero, S. (1978) 'The Legend of Constantine V as Dragon-Slayer' in GRBS 19: 155-159.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
Treadgold, W. (1992) ‘The Missing Year in the Revolt of Artabasdos’, Vienna.
Treadgold, W. (1995) Byzantium and Its Army 284-1081, Stanford.
Zuckerman, C. (2005) 'Learning from the Enemy and More: Studies in' in 'Dark Centuries' Byzantium, New York.
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'Where am I?' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
'Ambient Themes' by Jason Graves from Rise and Fall: Civilisations at War by Stainless Steel Studios and Midway Games.
'War Situation', 'Theme of the WLO', 'White Storm', 'Fight it Out', 'Death Rattle', 'Island Atlas', 'Showdown'', 'Vendetta' and 'Fight it Out' by Masaharu Iwata, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Noriyuki Kamikura and Mitsuhiro Kaneda and Azusa Chiba from Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together by Quest and Square Enix.
'Ambient 1' by Steve Fawkner and Marc Derell from Warlords Battlecry 3 by Infinite Interactive.
'European Battle 1' by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval Total War by Creative Assembly.
'Healing Wind' by Junichi Nakatsuru from Soul Calibur II by Project Soul.
'Euro Battle 3' by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval Total War by Creative Assembly.
'Trisection', 'Enemy Attack', 'Tutorial' and 'Staff Credits' by Masuharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto from Final Fantasy Tactics by Square.
'Menu Theme' by Damjan Mravunac from Serious Sam 2 by Croteam.
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Predecessor: Constantine VI
youtube.com/watch?v=Kgfq6L1lCig&t=46s
Successor: Nikephoros I
youtu.be/evD4Oy0EIkE
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronographia, Translation by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott, (1997).
Theodore the Studite, Letters, edition by A. Fatouros, Vols. II, (CFHB 31/1-2, Vienna, 1992).
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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For our ranking of the Roman Emperors of the Third Century:
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The SPQR Historian's Part:
youtu.be/9fNIMdA8qWk
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Political Stabilisation
04:40 External Factors
05:50 Economic Recovery and Monetary Collapse
08:23 Military Reorganisation
10:25 Social and Religious Change
12:28 Administrative Reform
14:12 Conclusion
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Aurelius Victor, De Caesaribus, Translated by H. W. Bird (1994).
Dexippus, Fragments, New Jacoby Edition.
Epitome De Caesaribus, Translated by T. M. Banchich, - Third Edition (2018).
Eutropius, The Breviarium ad Urbe Condita, Translated by H. W. Bird, (1993).
Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History, Translated by P. L. Maier, (2007).
John Lydus, De Mensibus – Second Edition, Translated by Mishcha Hooker, (2017).
John Zonaras, The History, Translated by Thomas M. Banchich, (2009).
Orosius, Seven Books of History Against the Pagans, Translated by A. T. Fear, (2010).
Zosimus, New History, Translated by R. T. Ridley, (1986).
Scholarship
Casey, P. J. (1994) Carausius and Allectus: The British Usurpers, London.
Jones, A. H. M. (1964) The Later Roman Empire 284-602, Vol. II, Cambridge.
Potter, D. S. (2004) The Roman Empire at Bay AD180-395, London.
Rees. R, (2004) Diocletian and the Tetrarchy, Edinburgh.
Southern, P. (2001) The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine, Routledge.
Watson, A. (1999) Aurelian and the Third Century, London.
Williams, S. (1985) Diocletian and the Roman Recovery, London.
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Chapters:
00:00 Constantine Consolidates Power
01:17 Initial Campaigns
02:24 Disaster at Markellai
04:19 Armeniakon Rebellion
04:51 Loss of Kamachon
05:30 The Moechian Schism
06:55 Standoff at Versinikia
07:35 The Fall and Blinding of Constantine VI
Irene's Regency:
youtube.com/watch?v=yf55kjCzeDY
Irene:
youtu.be/evD4Oy0EIkE
Special thanks to Chrysa Sakel for her pictures of Constantine V, Leo IV, Young Irene, Old Irene and her rough sketch of Constantine VI.
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronographia, Translation by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott.
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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Music Credits:
'Seraphim Unleashed' and 'Dead Grounds' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
'Where am I?' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
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Chapters:
00:00 Instroduction
00:29 Consolidating Power
02:29 Irene and Charlemagne
04:19 War in the East
05:23 The Expedition into Greece
07:30 The Grand Tour
08:33 The Second Council of Nicaea
11:44 Reverses
12:54 The End of the Regency
Leo IV:
youtube.com/watch?v=Us5nS_89imY&t=442s
Constantine VI:
youtu.be/Kgfq6L1lCig
Special thanks to Chrysa Sakel who created the pictures of Constantine V, Leo IV, Constantine V's Repair of the Aqueduct of Valens, Irene and the rough sketch of Constantine VI.
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea, Translation by Richard Price.
Theophanes the Confessor, Chronographia, Translation by Cyril Mango and Roger Scott.
Scholarship
Brubaker, L. and Haldon J. (2011) Byzantium in the Iconoclast Era 680-850, A History, Cambridge.
Fine, J. V. A. Jr. (1983) The Early Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Sixth to the Late Twelfth Century, (Michigan).
Herrin, J. (1987) The Formation of Christendom, London.
Treadgold, W. (1979) ‘The Bride-Shows of the Byzantine Emperors’ in Bruxelles 49, 395-413.
Treadgold, W. (1988) The Byzantine Revival 780-842, Stanford.
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'One Planet at a Time', 'Risk, Relief and Victory', 'Seraphim Unleashed', 'Rhiza's Offensive' and 'An Old Idea Made New' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
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Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Joseph Genesios, On the Reigns of the Emperors, Translated by A. Kaldellis (1998).
Theophanes Continuatus Books I-IV, Edition and Translation by M. Featherstone and J. S. Codoner (2015).
Life of Basil, Edition and Translation by I. Shevcenko (2011).
Symeon the Logothete, The Chronicle of the Logothete, Translated by S. Wahlgren (2019).
Scholarship
Jenkins, R. J. H. (1948) 'Constantine VII's Portrait of Michael III' in Studies on
Byzantine History in the 9th and 10th Centuries, 71-77.
Jenkins, R. J. H. (1966) Byzantium: The Imperial Centuries AD610-1071,
MART reprint, Toronto.
Tougher, S. ‘Michael III and Basil the Macedonian: Just Good Friends?’ in Desire and Denial in Byzantium, 149-158.
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youtube.com/watch?v=QOBH7hMh2Xs&list=PLUOc2qodFHp_HvRHG7Kib4hbuaqavf85V
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Belisarius and Antonina: Historiography
03:18 Belisarius: The Roman Army
05:19 Belisarius: Why he is Special
07:30 Belisarius: Successfulness
11:37 Belisarius: 'A Cavalry General?'
13:41 Antonina: Her Role in the Army
18:48 Antonina: Military Wives
23:51 Antonina: Theodora
30:19 Antonina: Women in the Army
36:02 Belisarius: Social Background
39:47 Belisarius and Antonina: Most Interesting Discovery
42:44 Belisarius and Antonina: Finances and Wealth
49:14 Belisarius and Antonina: Lands and Property
50:34 Belisarius: Narses
54:33 Belisarius and Antonina: The Secret History
01:00:38 Credits
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Special thanks to Mariusz Kozik.
Maiorianus's Part 2:
youtu.be/l_qYPHwIFTA
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:54 Attila's First Invasion, AD441
10:50 Attila's Second Invasion, AD447
15:49 Marcian's Counterattack, AD451-452
Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Count Marcellinus, Chronicle, Translated by Bryan Croke (1995).
Jordanes, Romana and Getica, Translated by Peter Van Nuffelen and Lieve Van Hoof (2020).
Priscus, The Fragmentary History of Priscus, Translated by John Given (2014).
Theodosius II, The Theodosian Code and Novels, and the Sirmondian Constitutions, Translated by Clyde Pharr (1952).
Scholarship
Heather, P. (2005) The Fall of the Roman Empire, A New History, London.
Kelly, C. (2013) Theodosius II: Rethinking the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity, Cambridge.
Millar, F. (2007) A Greek Roman Empire: Power and Belief Under Theodosius II 408-450, California.
Thomson, E. A. (1950) 'The Foreign Policies of Theodosius II and Marcian' in Hermathena 76, 58-76.
Williams, S. and Friell, G. (1999) The Rome that did not Fall: The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century, London.
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'Tension', 'Cry of Pain', 'Trisection' and 'Enemy Attack' by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata from Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions by Square.
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