We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks.
Period: 1204-12
Source: https://shows.acast.com/thehistoryofbyzantium/episodes/episode-290-the-despot-theodore-laskaris
Episode 290 - The Despot, Theodore Laskaris
The History of Byzantium
The History of Byzantium
A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com