Best Anatolia Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 312 – The Mediterranean in the Crusading era with Nicholas Morton

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Pic: The Capture of Constantinople in 1204, oil painting by Tintoretto (1580). Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us about developments on the sea during the Crusading era. We discuss why Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi were able to dominate the waves. And talk about the ships they used and how they fought. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in…

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Episode 312 - The Mediterranean in the Crusading era with Nicholas Morton 1:02:53

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Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us about developments on the sea during the Crusading era. We discuss why Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi were able to dominate the waves. And talk about the ships they used and how they fought. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. Hi…

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Dahil Sayo feat. J. Kauz 4:20

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TIKK and J. Kauz collaborate on "Dahil Sayo," blending electronic music, ethno beats, and Filipino soul. Meaning "Because of You" in Tagalog, the track honors a woman's beauty with hypnotic, shamanic, and tropical rhythms.By TIKK

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Episode 25. From Ingots to Coins: Lydia's Financial Innovation 1:09:35

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Send us a text Embark on a fascinating exploration of ancient Anatolia and uncover the secrets of how the Ionian Greeks and Lydians shaped the economic and cultural landscapes of their time. Discover how the Ionian Greeks turned western Anatolia into a bustling hub of sea trade, setting up expansive networks across the Black Sea and laying the grou…

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Episode 24. From Myths to Metallurgy: The Rise of Ancient Anatolia Trade 1:00:35

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Send us a text What can ancient myths teach us about history and culture? Join us as we unravel the spellbinding legend of Shahmaran, the Queen of Serpents, and her fateful encounter with Tahmasp. This myth sets the stage for our exploration of ancient Anatolia, a region rich in history and cultural exchanges with the Greeks. We venture into the de…

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Ajam Podcast #44: Women, Prayer, and Poetry in Modern Iran 37:57

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In this episode, Belle interviews Niloofar Haeri, Anthropology Professor at Johns Hopkins University, about her recent book, Say What Your Longing Heart Desires: Women, Prayer, and Poetry in Iran (Stanford University Press, 2021). In Say What Your Longing Heart Desires (and in our podcast episode), Haeri illustrates how poetry shaped and transforme…

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3 things you might like 5:44

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Hello everyone, Here are 3 podcast-related things you may be interested in. Roman Graphic Novel Friend of the show Marco Capelli has made a comic book set in 6th century Italy. It follows two figures that we know about from an Ostrogothic jewellery collection that was discovered in 1938. A Roman Patrician Stephanus who marries a Gothic noblewoman V…

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Episode 311 – The Next Generation

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Pic: Silver basilikon coin of Andronikos II and Andronikos III When Andronikos’ son dies he ponders whether to disinherit his Grandson Andronikos III. This prompts two bouts of civil war as the younger generation try to force change on their elders. Period: 1310-1328 Stream: The Next Generation Download: The Next Generation RSS Feed: The History of…

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Episode 311 - The Next Generation 27:25

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When Andronikos' son dies he ponders whether to disinherit his Grandson Andronikos III. This prompts two bouts of civil war as the younger generation try to force change on their elders. Period: 1310-1328 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23. Ancient India's Economic Evolution 1:23:10

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Send us a text Can the principles of an ancient Indian treatise still guide modern governance and economics? Explore the remarkable rise of the Mauryan Empire, where Chandragupta Maurya, under the mentorship of Chanakya, transformed post-Alexander India into a powerhouse by overthrowing the Nanda Empire in 321 BCE. Utilizing the comprehensive Artha…

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Episode 310 – The Catalan Company

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Andronikos roles the dice and hires the Catalan Grand Company to fight the Turks. Those who advised the Emperor not to hire them could never have imagined just how badly things would go. Meanwhile Latin forces continue to take Aegean islands for themselves. Period: 1303-1310 Pic: Roger de Flor parades the Catalan Company before Andronikos and the c…

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Episode 310 - The Catalan Company 25:03

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Andronikos roles the dice and hires the Catalan Grand Company to fight the Turks. Those who advised the Emperor not to hire them could never have imagined just how badly things would go. Meanwhile Latin forces continue to take Aegean islands for themselves. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ajam Podcast #43: Histories of Blackness, Enslavement, and Erasure in Iran 39:43

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In this episode, Belle interviews Dr. Beeta Baghoolizadeh, Associate Research Scholar at Princeton University, about her recent book, The Color Black: Enslavement and Erasure in Iran (Duke University Press, 2024). They discuss the history of enslavement in Iran, and the erasures surrounding those histories of enslavement following abolition in Iran…

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Episode 309 – Cautious and Weak

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We look at Andronikos II Palailogos’ domestic arrangements and European wars. After disbanding his fleet to save money the Emperor was repeatedly humiliated by the Venetians. We also look at the Emperor’s personality to understand why he was not best suited to the difficult times he lived in. Period: 1281-1303 Pic: Andronicus II Palailogos. From a …

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Episode 309 - Cautious and Weak 22:56

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We look at Andronikos II Palailogos' domestic arrangements and European wars. After disbanding his fleet to save money the Emperor was repeatedly humiliated by the Venetians. We also look at the Emperor's personality to understand why he was not best suited to the difficult times he lived in. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Episode 308 – The Fall of Anatolia

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The arrival of the Mongols in Anatolia would eventually lead to the expulsion of the Romans. Mongol dominance of the plateau sent waves of tribes into Byzantine territory. It was a crisis which the Emperor Andronikos was not equal to. Period: 1281-1303 Pic: 19th-century depiction of Osman (the founder of the Ottoman dynasty) by Konstantin Kapıdağlı…

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Episode 308 - The Fall of Anatolia 28:18

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The arrival of the Mongols in Anatolia would eventually lead to the expulsion of the Romans. Mongol dominance of the plateau sent waves of tribes into Byzantine territory. It was a crisis which the Emperor Andronikos was not equal to. Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 22. The Financial Frameworks of Ancient India: Usury, Banking, and Coinage 57:39

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Send us a text How did ancient civilizations manage to thrive without modern conveniences? Join me, Mike D, as we uncover the secrets behind the prosperity of Ancient India. Ever wondered how ancient societies organized themselves socially and politically? Our exploration continues with an in-depth look at the Kuru kingdom and the migration of Indo…

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Episode 307 – Healing the Divisions

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The Union of Lyons had unleashed bitter division within Byzantium. We follow Michael and his son Andronikos as they try to make peace with the various factions that had opposed them. Period: 1281-1310 Pic: Andronikos II Palaiologos from the manuscript of George Pachymeres’ ‘Historia‘ Stream: Healing the Divisions Download: Healing the Divisions RSS…

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Episode 307 - Healing the Divisions 20:54

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The Union of Lyons had unleashed bitter division within Byzantium. We follow Michael and his son Andronikos as they try to make peace with the various factions that had opposed them. Period: 1281-1310 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 306 – Church Union

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Left Pic: Michael VIII Palaiologos from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ by Kibea. Right pic: Statue of Charles of Anjou by Arnolfo di Cambio c. 1277 The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople’s fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. M…

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Episode 306 - Church Union 36:53

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The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople's fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. Michael Palaiologos is willing to do whatever it takes to stop them. This means he must agree to church union. Period: 1261-82 Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Episode 305 – The Return from Exile

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Pic: The Deesis mosaic from the gallery of the Hagia Sophia. Created after the return to Constantinople in 1261. Michael VIII Palaiologos enters the city of Constantine for the first time. He has a lot of work to do to rebuild the city and restore its prestige. He must also navigate a complex diplomatic position which sees his forces in action on f…

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Episode 305 - The Return from Exile 22:26

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Michael VIII Palaiologos enters the city of Constantine for the first time. He has a lot of work to do to rebuild the city and restore its prestige. He must also navigate a complex diplomatic position which sees his forces in action on five fronts simultaneously. Period: 1261-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 21. Unveiling the Peaceful Prosperity of the Indus Valley: Advanced Cities, Trade Networks, and Engineering Mastery 48:31

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Send us a text Ever wondered how an ancient civilization could thrive without war? Learn the secrets of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the most advanced and peaceful societies of the ancient world. Join us as we unravel their enigmatic writing system, standardized weights and measures, and extensive trade networks that connected them with di…

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Episode 304 – Questions XIV

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We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek Fire been lost? How many Emperors are actually Saints? Why did Nicaea win? Should they have moved back to Constantinople? Were the Romans Greeks now? Period: 1204-61 Pic: Saint Constantine I Stream: Questions XIV Download: Ques…

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Episode 304 - Questions XIV 35:49

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We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek Fire been lost? How many Emperors are actually Saints? Why did Nicaea win? Should they have moved back to Constantinople? Were the Romans Greeks now? Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 303 – Pinch Me

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We talk about the challenges which Michael Palaiologos and the Nicaens faced as they prepared to move back to Constantinople. Period: 1204-61 Pic: Michael VIII Palaiologos. Miniature portrait in a manuscript of George Pachymeres’ Historia, early 14th century Stream: Pinch Me Download: Pinch Me RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium If you want to send …

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Episode 303 - Pinch Me 22:27

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We talk about the challenges which Michael Palaiologos and the Nicaens faced as they prepared to move back to Constantinople. Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rediscovering Indus: From Agricultural Roots to Trade Brilliance 36:15

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Send us a text What if we told you the ancient Indus Valley civilization had a trade network as sophisticated as a modern-day global economy? On this episode of the History of Money, Banking, and Trade podcast, we unravel the secrets of the Harappans, who flourished around 3300 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. Join me, Mike D, as we…

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Episode 302 – Colonial Occupation

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Pic: Chlemoutsi Castle (in Andravida in the Peloponnese) was built by the Latin rulers of the Principality of Achaea. We talk about the Latin occupied parts of Byzantium. What was life like for the conquered and the conquerors? Was the occupation a colonial enterprise? Period: 1204-61 Stream: Colonial Occupation Download: Colonial Occupation RSS Fe…

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Episode 302 - Colonial Occupation 27:29

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We talk about the Latin occupied parts of Byzantium. What was life like for the conquered and the conquerors? Was the occupation a colonial enterprise? Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 301 – The Fifth Crusade with Nicholas Morton

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Picture: Crusaders attack the tower of Damietta in a painting by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us the story of the Fifth Crusade. Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. His new book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the …

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Episode 301 - The Fifth Crusade with Nicholas Morton 54:16

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Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us the story of the Fifth Crusade. To learn more check out his book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 300 – The 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors

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Picture: Justinian | Heraclius | Basil II | Alexios Komnenos, from thecollector.com For our 300th episode I decided to do something different. I chose my 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors. Stream: The 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors Download: The 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors RSS Feed: The History of Byzantium If you want to send in feedback to the po…

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Episode 300 - The 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors 22:38

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For our 300th episode I decided to do something different. I chose my 10 greatest Byzantine Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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