Review of Byzantium & Friends - Refreshingly academic

Refreshingly academic

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“I listen to a lot of history podcasts and almost all of them (naturally) focus on describing events and underlying causes. Heard Anthony interviewed on History of Byzantium and his insights and depth are amazing. I really enjoy this podcast because he interviews other historians on “topics” like how did Byzantines think about social classes”. Very thought provoking and is also instructive because it provides insight on how to think (skeptically) like a historian.”

Bobert the ruler of all via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/03/24

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“Ever since I started playing Paradox Grand Strategy games, such as the Crusader Kings series, my interest in history has expanded exponentially. This is especially true for the Byzantine Empire, a large mediterranean powerhouse that I discovered through the aformentioned games. This interest...”Read full review »

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