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The Rest Is HistoryAug 8, 2022

218. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium (Part 1)

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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire In The Shadow of the Sword

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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire In The Shadow of the Sword

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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

The excerpt discusses the portrayal of the Roman Empire's decline as raised by Edward Gibbon in his work, contrasting it with the enduring nature of…

In The Shadow of the Sword

I've written a book about this in The Shadow of the Sword, just get my plug in.

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In the first episode of a three part series, Tom and Dominic dive into the incredible story of Justinian and Theodora. Tune in for an incredible (and racy) introduction to the powerful Byzantine empress, the collapse of the Western half of the Roman Empire, and a deep-dive into the great city of Constantinople. Justinian and Theodora episode release schedule: Monday 8th August - THEODORA: EMPRESS OF BYZANTIUM Tuesday 9th August - JUSTINIAN: MAKING ROME GREAT AGAIN Thursday 11th August - JUSTINIAN & THEODORA: THE SECRET HISTORY Alternatively, get all episodes right now by signing up to The Rest Is History Club at restishistorypod.com *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Referenced books include The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon and In The Shadow of the Sword.
The strongest audience signal points to Historians and students of history and History enthusiasts and those interested in Byzantine studies.

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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

Best for Historians and students of historyOften cited around Roman Empire's decline

“The excerpt discusses the portrayal of the Roman Empire's decline as raised by Edward Gibbon in his work, contrasting it with the enduring nature of Constantinople.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Roman Empire's decline

For: Historians and students of history

Key quote: “The excerpt discusses the portrayal of the Roman Empire's decline as raised by Edward Gibbon in his work, contrasting it with the enduring nature of Constantinople.”

The host references Edward Gibbon's work to highlight the complexities surrounding the decline of the Roman Empire. This mention serves to contrast Gibbon's portrayal with the resilience of Constantinople, suggesting a nuanced view of historical narratives.

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In The Shadow of the Sword

Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in Byzantine studiesOften cited around Byzantine Empire history

“The speaker mentions having written a book titled 'In The Shadow of the Sword' while discussing the Byzantine Empire.”

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Trigger: Byzantine Empire history

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in Byzantine studies

Key quote: “I've written a book about this in The Shadow of the Sword, just get my plug in.”

The host mentions 'In The Shadow of the Sword' to highlight the historical significance of the Byzantine Empire and its notable figures, particularly Theodora and Justinian. This book serves as a deeper exploration of the complexities and allure of this era, which the hosts find fascinating and underappreciated in Western discourse.

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