We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek... more

We talk about the challenges which Michael Palaiologos and the Nicaens faced as they prepared to move back to Constantinople. Period:... more

We talk about the Latin occupied parts of Byzantium. What was life like for the conquered and the conquerors? Was... more

Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us the story of the Fifth Crusade. To learn more check out his book... more

For our 300th episode I decided to do something different. I chose my 10 greatest Byzantine Emperors. Hosted on Acast.... more

With Constantinople back in Roman hands we explore the one vantage point we've ignored: the last Latin Emperor Baldwin II.... more

Theodore Laskaris II beds down his father's conquests in Europe. But his early death sees his family sidelined by Michael... more

With the Bulgarians and Turks hobbled by the Mongols the field is clear for Nicaea. John Vatatzes annexes a huge... more

We talk to Dr Nicholas Morton about the arrival of the Mongols into the Byzantine world. Their confrontation with the... more

While Epirus was rising and falling, Nicaea was consolidating. John Vatatzes, the new Emperor, was competent at home and abroad.... more