On the outskirts of modern Istanbul, a line of ancient walls lies crumbling into the earth…
In this episode, we look at one of history’s most incredible stories of survival – the thousand-year epic of the Byzantine Empire. Find out how this civilization suffered the loss of its Western half, and continued the unbroken legacy of Rome right through the middle ages. Hear about how it formed a bridge between two continents, and two ages, and learn how the impregnable walls of Constantinople were finally brought crashing to the ground.
This episode, we’re joined by the choir from the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in London, and a number of musicians playing traditional Byzantine instruments such as the Byzantine lyra, the Qanun and the Greek Santur.
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Thanks for another great episode!
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Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed.
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Superb episode. Thank you for this as well as all the earlier episodes. The part with the broken wall, the teams and the approaching Huns should be made into a film.
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Thank you! Really glad you thought so.
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What an awesome work you’re doing sir. 4 hours fly by unnoticed every single time!
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The best podcast on ancient civilizations, bar none!
Thank you, can’t wait for the next!
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Soundtrack was absolutely incredible this time around. So immersive.
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Very cool! I enjoyed this episode a lot! Thanks for the great work and for making this happend!
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Brilliant, loved it, thank you
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any recommended reading from this topic?
I really enjoyed it. Thanks and greetings from Catalonia.
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Is there a reading list got this episode?
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