11. Byzantium - Last of the Romans (Part 1 of 2)
Added 2021-01-25 11:47:56 +0000 UTCI'm very excited to announce the release of the video accompaniment to Episode 11, on the Byzantine Empire. This was one of the most enjoyable episodes to translate into video, as there's so much to see in terms of architecture, maps and images.
The community here on Patreon has allowed the show to increase its production budget, meaning that this episode is furnished with state-of-the-art CGI reconstructions of ancient Constantinople, created by the Turkish designer Evren ΓztΓΌrk. Evren has previously worked with Netflix on their series Ottomans, and his work is absolutely stunning. A huge thanks to the community here for allowing us to really make these documentaries the best they can be.
I want to thank you all for sticking with the show through these tough times. It really does mean the world, and I hope you enjoy.
See part 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46642133
Comments
Absolutely superb podcast. This has to be my favourite by far. I get so much enjoyment from this series. It transported me back in time. This series has enlighten me, thank you. I would like to hear a series about the full of Western Rome one day.
marcus cozzi
2024-02-07 19:37:29 +0000 UTCGreat work, as usual. Love all your content. Brief correction - the Siege of Baghdad had nothing to do with Genghis Khan - it was "the work" of Hulagu Khan. There is a later siege of Baghdad done by Timur, the great mongol king who defeated the Ottomans and kept their emperor Bayezid in a cage as his prisoner.
Koko Loco
2022-10-02 19:22:35 +0000 UTCI enjoyed this immensely! You do an incredible job not only on the research but also with your ability to humanize history, and indeed to make us empathize with or ancestors. Thank you for all your work!
Katharine Range
2021-09-05 01:57:50 +0000 UTCByzantium is one of my favorite episodes, brilliant work!! thank you so much for doing this
Lea
2021-02-01 17:57:39 +0000 UTCThe extent to which this content summarizes so much of the human condition today is astounding. Great work Paul, and thanks for generating such great works.
Bryan Luttrell
2021-01-28 14:12:10 +0000 UTCEast Sussex Iβve been so looking forward to this. This is deeply absorbing, beautiful to look at, and substantial to sink into and think about during our own strange time. Also teaches you that destruction and rebirth, catastrophe and recovery, are part of the cycle from which it seems we never escape. Loved it, thanks.
Karen Harmon
2021-01-27 17:34:44 +0000 UTCI can't believe how good this content is. Just FASCINATING!!! You really get to experience it like you were there. The video is absolutely top notch, and the research and narration are captivating. Kind of puts "books" to shame I think at this point. Just have the kids watch this kind of content and our education system goes up 1000%.
Jennifer W
2021-01-26 22:57:22 +0000 UTCPerhaps my fave podcast so far, now BRILLIANTLY rendered in video. Great drone footage & recreations (esp of that race track). It just keeps getting better! πππ
J.J. Tindall
2021-01-26 16:37:49 +0000 UTCDefinitely the best story telling and a perfect pace.
Norm Boyle
2021-01-26 15:17:27 +0000 UTCGreat to hear, hope you enjoy!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-26 14:41:23 +0000 UTCIt all seems to be working for me, and I'm not sure what to suggest I'm afraid. You could clear your browser cache?
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-26 11:23:20 +0000 UTCIβm not getting any audio on either this video or part 2. I tested my device with an older video and it worked. Can you take a look?
Jessica Jeffery
2021-01-26 10:30:52 +0000 UTCThanks for the support Nicolas! Hope you enjoy.
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-26 06:02:51 +0000 UTCWas looking forward to this one so I decided to become a patron and get early access.
Nick M
2021-01-26 06:01:05 +0000 UTCThank you John, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-25 18:50:08 +0000 UTCI just finished part 1. This is just wonderful history and story telling. The Byzantines tried so hard to keep the light of Rome alive. Amazing story that isn't known by so many.
John Birkhead
2021-01-25 18:49:02 +0000 UTCReally hope you enjoy!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-25 15:18:33 +0000 UTCGood news at last! Can't wait to watch this!
John O
2021-01-25 13:09:16 +0000 UTCThanks Graham, I'm really glad you think so!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
2021-01-25 12:01:10 +0000 UTCWell done! Looking forward to watching. These are always a great addition to the podcast and were a great idea to make them
Graham
2021-01-25 11:56:04 +0000 UTC
