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The History of Byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the Roman Empire from the fall of the West in 476 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
Robin Pierson is from London in the UK. He writes about American TV shows at thetvcritic.org and works for his father (an actor).
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Alexander Winn
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| This is a really great podcast! The site is a little sparse, but that's ok: we're really just in it for the info. The narrative is clear and interesting, and the content is fascinating. Highly recommended!
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Richard Booth
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| This is the podcast that I really look forward to more than any other. The information given is fascinating, and the production is second to none.
It is a continuation of The History of Rome by Mike Duncan but I believe it has surpassed that as great as it was.
Well worth a listen. You won't be disappointed.
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kendrick
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| I have just finished to the back issues of the podcast and really look forward to further programmes. It gives a detailed yet understandable history of the Byzantium state which as the modern use of the word "Byzantium" is often complex but the podcast does well to explain what has occurred.
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Stephen C.
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| One of the best history podcasts around at the moment.
Ostensibly a continuation of the epic History of Rome podcast by Mike Duncan the History of Byzantium is both its equal and a very worthy and distinctive podcast in its own right.
A period little known to many this is the very best introduction to the Roman East there is and long may it continue until the bitter end of that fascinating civilisation, that 1000 year old pearl balanced between east and west.
Unmissable.
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tanberg
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| I love this podcast. The audio is great and the topic is something that isn't covered by much of western histories. The Robin presents everything Ina narrative style that makes me care about the people. If it wasn't for this podcast I wouldn't really even care about Rome. I cant recommend this enough.
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Marc T.
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| I came to this podcast, like so many others, in the awful dry period between the end of Mike Duncan's "The History of Rome" and the announcement of his "Revolutions". I was starved for a history-podcast fix, and even more I felt I'd been left hanging at a critical point in the story. Well, thank the podcasting gods for Robin Pierson!
His historical research is thorough, his writing is excellent, and his podcasting delivery is a pleasure to listen to. He alternates stretches of narrative episodes with episodes detailing the cultural/religious/societal landscape at various points; as a result, I feel I have a better feeling for what Byzantine life was like that I ever did when I was studying the subject.
Highly recommended.
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mrose17
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| An amazing podcast: well-researched, informative, and well-paced. A "must" both for history fans and those wishing to understand the great civilizations of late antiquity.
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Jamie S.
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| He has a really good voice for podcasts. It's fun to listen to, and you'll feel smarter after!
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Gennaro C.
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| What a great podcast! I can't wait for each new episode to be released!!!
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Ray Colenutt
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| A brilliant follow up to The History of Rome - recommended
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