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An update on the schedule of the podcast

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Hello everyone,

This is a short update about the podcast and the likely schedule for the next few months.

The main takeaways are:

- The narrative will resume around Spring 2021

- In the meantime I will be producing bonus episodes and videos from Istanbul. As well as doing work for my Dad and taking a little time out for my mental health.

- At least two more free episodes about Alexios will be coming soon. Including a Q&A about his reign and the Crusades so do send your questions in. You can comment on the thread below.

Thanks for your support and understanding,

Robin

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  • More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous

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    More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank youshttps://www.patreon.com/historyofbyzantium

  • What Happens Next

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    I talk about what will happen with the podcast next. Send your questions to thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com This Sunday the 20th July I will be hosting 3 Zoom calls for Patrons at 1, 5 and 9pm UK time. It looks like I will be doing an AMA on Reddit this weekend too. I’ll post the Reddit address on the website as soon as I have it.  If you’d like a History of Byzantium podcast t-shirt to commemorate 13 years of this obscure hobby of yours then go to etsy.com/shop/ImperialWares

  • Episode 332 - Not with a Whimper but a Bang

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    Mehmed II becomes Sultan in 1451 and immediately makes plans to conquer Constantinople.Period: 1448-53

  • Episode 331 - The Last Hope

    27:12|
    John VIII Palaiologos asks the Pope for an Ecumenical Council to reunite the churches. To his surprise the Pontiff says yes and a huge Byzantine contingent travels to Italy.Period: 1425-48

  • Episode 329 - Buying Time

    30:23|
    With the Ottoman civil war raging Manuel II Palaiologos tries to improve the Roman position and ensure his sons succeed him.Period: 1402-30

  • Episode 328 - In the Nick of Timur

    30:00|
    Manuel II Palaiologos refuses to play vassal to Sultan Bayezid. So the Ottomans set up a permanent blockade of New Rome. The siege would last for eight years and only a miracle could save the Romans.Period: 1391-1402

  • Episode 327 - Vassals and Pawns

    25:37|
    John V Palaiologos faces rebellions from his sons and Grandsons. Forcing the Romans to become both Ottomans vassals and the pawns of Venice and Genoa.Period: 1371-91

  • Episode 326 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 2

    25:30|
    We look at the details of how the Ottomans ran their state. Including the creation of loyalty to the ruling dynasty, succession policy, military recruitment and slave trading. Period: 1280-1371

  • Episode 325 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 1

    19:26|
    We follow the last century of narrative from an Ottoman point of view.Period: 1280-1371
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