Myths and History of Greece and Rome
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Myths and History of Greece and Rome
A journey through the myths and history of Ancient Greece and Rome for all the family.
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Chapter One Hundred and Forty Four: Travels and Calls
Manuel II goes a-calling on the heads of state of the major European powers in order to find some support in saving his dying empire.
Chapter One Hundred and Forty Three: Back in the West - Part Three
A lot has been going on in the former Western Roman Empire in the 300 years between 1100 and 1400!
Chapter One Hundred and Forty Two: A Family at War Part Two
Introducing the Hokey Cokey Emperor. Is he in power or out? In, out, in, out!
Chapter One Hundred and Forty One: A Family at War Part One
Fractious and incompetent behaviour from the ruling family plunge the Empire into crisis. It’s not going to get any better!
Chapter One Hundred and Forty: The Final Recovery
A brilliant general becomes Emperor of Nicaea. It only takes him a few years to regain the great city of Constantinople. Unfortunately everyone is ou...
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Nine: One Empire, Two Empires, Three Empires, Four Empires.
Welcome to nearly sixty years of total and utter chaos. Four empires and at least twenty emperors fight, make alliances, break alliances and generally...
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Eight: Capital, Crusades and Calamity
The Angeli prove themselves to be so incompetent that the capital of the Empire cannot withstand the crusading armies. Calamity results.
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Seven: Angels of Destruction
Andronicus Comnenus could not, quite obviously, be allowed to continue as Basileus. If only his demise, like that of Domitian for example, had been pl...
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Six: The Great and the Terrible
Manuel Comnenus thinks big but is a bit to pro-western. His cousin, though, is an entirely different kettle of fish!
Very Important Announcement
Introducing the new mythandhistory website. www.mythandhistory.co.uk
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Five: Oh No, Not Again!
John the Beautiful fails to achieve all his aims as he goes and dies at exactly the wrong moment. He is succeeded by his son: how will he do?
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Four: John the Beautiful
Alexius’s son proves himself to be the equal of his father!
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Three: Urban's Unhelpful Help
The Pope launches the first crusade with mixed results for Alexius and hie empire!
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Two: Back in the West, Part Two
A quick look at France, Germany and England in the 300 years up to the start of the First Crusade.
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty One: Norman Conquests
Everyone knows about 1066 and all that. The Normans' other conquests are less famous but equally important. Just ask Alexius Comnenus!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Nine: Descent into Chaos
The great Macedonian Dynasty comes to an end. The Empire begins its final spiral into nothingness.
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Eight: Zoe takes a Husband, or Two, or Three!
Basil's death begins a steep decline. If you want to be emperor then marry Zoe!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Seven: The Bulgar Slayer
Basil II finally has time to give his full attention to the Bulgars. It's not pretty!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Six: Planning for Greatness
Basil II takes control of his empire, finally dispatching the pesky Bardases! And then he plans... a lot.
Chapter 125: Brilliance, Battles and Bardases
The Empire is still on the rise despite the meddling of two men called Bardas!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Four: White Death of the Saracens
Romanus II succeeds his father but is partied out before too long. Romanus's loss is the Empire's gain.
Important Announcement
An important announcement about Christmas scheduling and my new recording technology.
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Three: The Unusual Usurper
Having taken the place of his own son-in-law as senior emperor Romanus Lecapenus begins ro rule. He does a surprisingly good job. Shame about his sons...
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Two: Born to the Purple
Leo the Wise finally solves his marriage problem and has the legitimate heir he's always wanted. Then he dies too early!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty One: Too Many Wives for Leo the Wise
Trying to produce a son can be a challenging activity. Just ask Leo!
Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: The Rise of the Macedonians
Michael III is known to history as Michael the Drunkard. While this may have some truth, it is mostly slander - perpetrated by a certain Basil the Mac...
Chapter One Hundred and Nineteen: Empire of Gold
Christmas Day dawns and Leo V is a troubled man. By the end of it he would be a dead one. The Empire, though, is soon rolling in cash.
Chapter One Hundred and Eighteen: Crumbs, It's Krum
The Khagan of the Bulgars proves to be more than a match for Nicephorus. Meanwhile the hermit's prophecy begins to come true!
Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Irene and Charlemagne
Leo IV could have been a good emperor but didn't get the chance. Unfortunately his wife did!
Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen: Back in the West Part One
What's been happening in the west in the 300 years since Rome fell? Time to find out!
Announcing a new ebook
My new ebook: Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is now available on all Amazon stores. The ASIN code is B01I8IB7J8.
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Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: That is a Statue, not God!
After decades of turmoil a strong emperor finally assumes the purple. His reign may have been good news for the people but it was bad news for icons!...
Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: The Return of Slit Nose
The Empire realises, far too late, that exile is not enough for a deposed hated emperor..... he just might come back!
Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Greek Fire
Is there finally some light? Maybe. Bring on a vigorous young emperor and a brand new weapon!
Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: The Last Great Augustus
Heraclius completes his mission against the Persians. Has he done enough?
Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: the Rise of Islam
A huge welcome to Elias Belhaddad who will take us through the rise of a new force. The world will never be the same again!
Chapter One Hundred and Ten: A Greco Roman Hero
Phocas's reign comes to an end in a brutal manner. His successor proves to be just what the Empire needs.
Chapter One Hundred and Nine: And You Thought Caracalla was Cruel!
The Empire successfully keeps its enemies at bay for more than 20 years. And then...?