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Don't let the age of this podcast deter you--it's not like Justinian & Co. are getting any younger!--the material holds up well and the pod host has a casual yet learned style that is easy to digest. Very informative, made me want to learn more about this "forgotten" empire (and the final episode explains why it is so).
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With our Euro-centric view of history very little is learned about the Roman Empire after Rome falls in the fourth century. Well, the Romans go on to thrive and fail in Constantinople, the gateway between the east and west, for another millennium. Mr. Brownsworth provides a peek into this fascinating world in an engage-able, approachable manner. You may just be left in tears hearing about the siege & fall of Constantinople in 1453. The push and pull between the dominating powers of the east and west have been going on for thousands of years. Lastly, the most important insight I gained from listening to this podcast is that a nation is the most vulnerable to external foes when a nation is divided within. I hope the US comes together.
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I listened to this podcast after I finished Mike Duncan's History of Rome. This was a great supplement to the events after. Great audio quality and stories. The final episode still makes an impression on me years after listening.
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Great, well researched and informative show! I learned a lot about the Normans as a people and their influence over large parts of the world. Highly recommended!
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