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The Rest Is HistoryAugust 8, 2022
218. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium (Part 1)
About This Episode
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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“The speaker mentions having written a book titled 'In The Shadow of the Sword' while discussing the Byzantine Empire.”
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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 Constantinople.”
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