A conversation with Ben Anderson (Cornell University) and returning guest Mirela Ivanova (University of Sheffield) on their co-edited volume of papers on the question Is Byzantine Studies a Colonialist Discipline? Toward a Critical Historiography (Penn State University Press 2023). We talk about how colonial, imperialist, or exploitative practices and ideologies have marked the history of our field, whether by making it complicit in them or by colonizing it. You can access Ben and Mirela's compelling introduction to the volume here.

<p>The wars between the Persians and the Greeks have become a cornerstone of the idea of "Western Civilization," a defining moment when Greeks became Greeks in opposition to the outside world. But this series of conflicts was far more complicated than a simple civilizational clash; it was born of a particular world, and to properly understand the Persian Wars, we need to grasp the background that made them possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PWverge." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWverge.</a> And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It’s all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. <a href="https://bit.ly/PWtPoD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWtPoD</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

King John makes a brand new enemy: Pope Innocent III, after they fall out over an archbishop. The Pope takes extreme measures and puts England under an interdict. This means the church is closed for business to everyone in England. He expects John to beg for mercy, but instead, the diabolical king has eyed a golden opportunity. This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producers - Dave Anderson and Louisa Field Production Manager - Poppy Thompson Composer -  Matt Acheson Engineer - Matias Torres Sole Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<p>When we think about the wars between the Persians and the Greeks, our perspective is quite explicitly that of the Greeks. But how did the Persians view these conflicts, and what were they after? Professor John Hyland explains his fascinating research on how the Persians understood war and their war with the Greeks.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PWverge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWverge</a>. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It’s all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. <a href="https://bit.ly/PWtPoD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWtPoD</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. John Papadopoulos, a professor of Classics & Archaeology at UCLA, joins Lexie to discuss his experience studying Classical archaeology as a Greek in Australia, why there isn’t more encouragement to learn the modern languages of the regions of study, and how bringing ancient buildings back to life is essential for future studies. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOzymandiasP1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theozymandiasproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozymandiasproject/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or visit our website <a href="http://www.theozymandiasproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.theozymandiasproject.com</a>!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Learn more about Dr. Papadopoulos: <a href="https://classics.ucla.edu/person/john-k-papadopoulos/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://classics.ucla.edu/person/john-k-papadopoulos/</a></p><br /><p>Check out Dr. Papadopoulos’ publications on Academia: <a href="https://ucla.academia.edu/JohnPapadopoulos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ucla.academia.edu/JohnPapadopoulos</a></p><br /><p>&nbsp;Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Kevin Walker.&nbsp;</p> <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5612618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon!</a><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

John has been chased from his lands in Normandy, and is forced into permanent residence in England. The problem is, the people of England have got quite used to absentee kings, and aren’t taking too kindly to John’s meddling. But John’s meddling has a serious purpose; he needs England’s wealth in order to raise an army and return to France to win back his lost lands.  This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]    Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producers - Dave Anderson and Louisa Field Production Manager - Poppy Thompson Composer -  Matt Acheson  Engineer - Matias Torres Sole  Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<p>American author Robert Bruton takes us through his Master’s thesis on the role of climate change and plague in the decline of Roman fortunes in the 6th century.</p><p>He is also writing a trilogy of historical fiction novels about the life of Belisarius.&nbsp;</p><p>Find out more about Robert and his work&nbsp;<a href="http://authorrobertbruton.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In this episode, Marion and I talk about our new co-authored book, The Field Armies of the East Roman Empire, 361-630 (Cambridge University Press, 2023). For those interested in the military history of this period, this book contains a downright mutinous revision of the organization of the East Roman field armies and the changing priorities behind their deployments. We also take the opportunity to discuss revisionist scholarship in general, the kinds we like and those we would court-martial.

<p>While Cyrus the Great built the Persian Empire from the ground up, his successors expanded it until the new state stretched from the Indus Valley of Pakistan to the Upper Nile, Kazakhstan to the Aegean, the Balkans to the Hindu Kush. This new Persia was built not just to expand through conquest but to endure, becoming an empire that would last for 200 years.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PWverge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWverge</a>. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It’s all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. <a href="https://bit.ly/PWtPoD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWtPoD</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

The finest castle in the Plantagenet Empire, Château Gaillard, is under siege. French King Philip Augustus has it surrounded, and is willing to play dirty, literally, to claim it. If John doesn’t act fast, he could lose everything his father and brother fought to build. This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producers - Dave Anderson and Louisa Field Production Manager - Poppy Thompson Composer -  Matt Acheson Engineer - Matias Torres Sole Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<p>The kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia survive only as whispers in the archaeological and historical record; others exist through enigmatic references and legends in the writings of foreigners; and still others left behind relatively abundant records, allowing us to reconstruct a thriving world of states that have been almost totally forgotten.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: <a href="https://bit.ly/PWverge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWverge</a>. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It’s all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. <a href="https://bit.ly/PWtPoD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/PWtPoD</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Jackson Crawford, a YouTube public educator on Old Norse language, literature, and mythology and former professor at University of Colorado - Boulder, joins Lexie to discuss the unique challenges to being a full time YouTube public scholar in Old Norse studies, his opinion on consulting for major Hollywood & gaming projects, and why people associate Norway & Denmark with Vikings more than Iceland. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOzymandiasP1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theozymandiasproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theozymandiasproject/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or visit our website <a href="http://www.theozymandiasproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.theozymandiasproject.com</a>!&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Learn more about Dr. Crawford: <a href="https://jacksonwcrawford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jacksonwcrawford.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Follow him on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/norsebysw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/norsebysw</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Check out his YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/jacksoncrawford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/jacksoncrawford</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Watch the video Dr. Crawford mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WxJPP067sg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WxJPP067sg</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Read his translation of the Poetic Edda mentioned in the episode: <a href="https://jacksonwcrawford.com/books/the-poetic-edda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jacksonwcrawford.com/books/the-poetic-edda/</a></p><br /><p>Support Dr. Crawford’s Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/norsebysw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/norsebysw</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Kevin Walker.&nbsp;</p> <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5612618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon!</a><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>