πβ¨ EPISODE 11 IS OUT NOW β¨π
Added 2020-07-14 12:34:36 +0000 UTCEpisode 11 of Fall of Civilizations is finally here! Thank you to everyone who has stuck with the show through the crisis - I really hope it's been worth the wait.
Available now on SoundCloud - and it should be with your favoured podcast outlet soon.
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On the outskirts of modern Istanbul, a line of ancient walls lies crumbling into the earth...
In this episode, we look at one of historyβs 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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Evan Katz
2021-01-05 18:20:25 +0000 UTCHi Syed, there is no video for Episode 11 yet. I'm currently working on the video for Episode 9, and the rest will follow soon after.
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-10-07 15:06:15 +0000 UTCI cant view the link to the video.
Syed Ahmed
2020-10-07 04:12:28 +0000 UTCGreat to get such a good review of the history of Byzantium. I've been looking for years for a good book or documentary on this subject, but so far, all were either too superficial or too academic. This was just the perfect level of detail for me and I was able to listen to it in two sessions while out walking in my local park at dusk and during moonrise - added nicely to the atmosphere!
John O
2020-10-02 21:09:08 +0000 UTClearning about history could be so easy. and your series also meets my own melancholic temper. many many thanks for this your great work!
Hans Lustig
2020-09-10 22:14:36 +0000 UTCThanks Zac, so glad you thought so. It would, wouldn't it!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-07-18 18:05:08 +0000 UTCFantastic episode. So great to hear your voice again Paul. Sometimes I feel like an alien learning about new planet when I listen. Every episode shows me how incomplete my understanding of our fascinating past is. Also the 4 chariot racing teams building a wall to save the city story would make a great Hollywood movie.
Zac Cohan
2020-07-18 18:02:15 +0000 UTCThank you for the kind words, and so glad you enjoyed! It has been a challenge to record during lockdown, so I'm glad it all came off alright.
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-07-17 18:49:37 +0000 UTCWow, finally consumed this within last 3 days. This is epic, I knew so much about Roman (Western) Republic and Empire but always was missing chronological knowledge about Byzantium. Thanks a lot, the quality of script and recording are amazing! :)
Jacek
2020-07-17 18:48:44 +0000 UTCThank you Noel, so glad you think so!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-07-16 10:25:27 +0000 UTCso, so excited to have a new episode and been telling everyone about your podcast, which is absolutely my favorite
Noel Arnold
2020-07-16 10:18:34 +0000 UTCSweet, going to listen to this while I build my new padio.
HΓ₯vard Siegel Haukeberg
2020-07-15 16:55:21 +0000 UTCReally hope you enjoy!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2020-07-15 10:30:21 +0000 UTCI have been excited about a new episode, and it is about one of my favorite historical empires. Thanks!!!
Gilbert McCray
2020-07-15 10:28:40 +0000 UTCAnother great episode. Your timing is particularly good, coming as it does the same week that the Turkish government has decided to once again convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Brian Mlazgar
2020-07-15 02:32:38 +0000 UTC
