11. Byzantium - Last of the Romans

[@SheikhMawini]

I was asleep while this was playing (found it when I woke up) and no joke, I had a dream I was living in the Byzantine Empire. It was pretty cool.

[@histonite8172]

Dude same just happened to me last night

[@tomclemmet1530]

Is this like a thing that happens. Its just happened to me

[@sustainableinsanity]

jealous

[@chrisbflory]

Dreams like that are half the reason I repeatedly listen to these in bed at night. Love every single one of these.

[@stephenmacartney]

Literally just happened to me too.

[@jasonstogner2786]

The absolute gold standard of podcasts. Can listen over and over again.

[@alexwant4664]

Not a podcast

[@silverfawkes1219]

Can and do.

[@iammymusictoo8525]

@@silverfawkes1219wow. Says a lot. I think I’ll have a listen. Thanks, in advance.

[@HistoryDecodedUS]

The absolute gold standard of podcasts-so compelling, I could listen to it on repeat and never get tired of it

[@willhunt8963]

You literally made me cry describing the desperation of the citizens at the fall against the turks. The smell of the cannon, the vivid descriptions of how it sounded on the wall, the Emperor weeping bitterly. Incredible storytelling ability you have sir.

[@ptpet7592]

RAAAAAH🐺🐺🐺

[@KeganGardner]

Lol yeah right dude

[@zoejay]

​@ptpet7592 is that a racoon?

[@piyasabulteni4438]

please cry harder.

[@aunch3]

The greatest tragedy in history. That last crusade that sacked Constantinople was one of the most shameful acts that’s what really did it

[@metacomet2066]

The description of everyday Constantinople hustle and bustle was magically enthralling. I lost myself in the descriptions, I could smell the spices, walk past the shops and kiosks selling everything from fruit to beads and rugs. Your podcasts recreate these worlds so vividly.

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[@influencedapper]

I could imagine the Cinnamon and Cloves and the complexity of the foods...

[@LatinW321]

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[@beentheredonethat4257]

This is the 8th video I’ve watched so far, since discovering this channel two weeks ago. What makes you different from other historical documentaries is the personal passion in them. It’s easy to see that through the attention to detail and the focus on subtle nuance of everyday life of your subject matter. At times, it’s very much like you’re speaking in a first person account without attempting to do so. As a lifelong lover of history, I know how hard it is, and how much research it requires, to paint as vivid and accurate account of it as you do. You have a great talent. Rarely have I experienced content and narration that allows me multi-sensory enjoyment. Thanking you for doing these is all the reward I can offer at this time. I hope to do more soon.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, that's so kind of you to say! Really glad you've been enjoying.

[@glenellisquinn]

I was thinking the same thing. TV documentaries do so much faffing about, trying to embellish and make things dramatic, that by the end I feel like I barely got any information out of them. If it's interesting information like what we have here, there is no need for TV flair.

[@mathiaskutsch779]

WHO is it???

[@atleeholland8474]

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[@loriallen1575]

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[@lgorenc]

Over time, this podcast became my favorite bed time story. I must've seen Sumer at least 50 times.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Welcome back!

[@milmex317th]

I'm really glad I am Not the only one.

[@pinchevulpes]

Calm down Sargon 😂

[@vickibluiis]

I agree wholeheartedly, it broke my heart.

[@-Deena.]

In my view, without doubt, the most intelligent and absorbing history channel on the net. Thank you. Superb 🧡

[@dramlamb5196]

Fall of Civs is fantastic. Have you checked out Historia Civilis? You might like it, though it's very different tonally.

[@-Deena.]

@@dramlamb5196 No I haven't but I'm just about to. Thank you 🧡

[@jasonmain6398]

Mike Duncan's the history of rome. Prepare for about 40 hours of fun.....

[@boiling16]

@@-Deena. Mom

[@alexhebert224]

Excited for this, but like to listen before bed. See ya in 14 hours!

[@athenassigil5820]

My favorite empire since I discovered it in a Time/Life hard cover called Byzantium, way back in the 1970s. I had never heard of them, except in reference in books on Rome, when I read on and realized that the empire didn't die in 476, but lived on in the east for another millennium...I got hooked! The turmoil, triumphs, defeats, yet persistent way they survived in a hostile sea of enemies, is truly captivating. They were also vilified by many historians in the past as little more than a corrupt oligarchy of oriental intrigue and corruption. Yet in the last 20 years a new rennaissance of Byzantine studies, books and Blogs/Vlogs have led us here.....a crowning achievemen in your Fall of Civilization series...the road that leads to Byzantium: Last of the Romans.

[@stacylarge5636]

Ditto

[@ItReallyIsiPOD]

You had never heard of the Roman empire?

[@athenassigil5820]

@@ItReallyIsiPOD You're funny....keep it up.

[@michaeladu6120]

Time/Life's Byzantium That's where I first got to learn about this great empire too. That exquisite mosaic cover really caught the attention of a 12 year old me in our local library.

[@michaelroden3696]

pp0)l

[@thefrozengoat]

The depth and quality of these podcasts are astounding. Thank you so much.

[@reformerx667]

Pure joy to listen to.

[@mattyrolph8429]

@NPC 1337 c s cicicxiu

[@raoulbhatta1947]

I concur with Reformer ! You started your telling in geologic time! Whoa.

[@diegogaxiola8444]

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[@diegogaxiola8444]

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[@Mrcheesebumble]

Did anyone else wake up to these?

[@Kiwi-9381]

Yep

[@dave2.077]

yes

[@olivermasters]

This channel is the best to sleep too. Audio xanaz

[@ReviwerEriyu]

Yes 😭

[@mycroft174]

woke up with the subconscious thought that i should have been born in Constantinople

[@ScottStratton]

Yes. Yes! YES! YES!!!!! I completely understand how long it must take to put together work of this quality and complexity - and anyone being able to get it for free should result in nothing but gratitude and be worth waiting any number of months or years for new episodes. Still, I find myself turning into a toddler for a little while, getting intensely impatient for the next episode about 30 seconds after the last one ends. 😉

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Agree with all the above...........plus.......send Mr Cooper some money

[@HoshikawaHikari]

Yes. Yes! YES! YES!!!!! from Jojo? XD

[@Imagio-jw6js]

The videos, of which this is a soundtrack, are truly wonderfulalso.

[@stop-the-greed]

​@@HoshikawaHikari I'll have what she's having ,,😀

[@kasisatya5448]

If I was a history teacher I would play your podcast in class and watch the students faces light up. You have a real gift.

[@lindamckenzie4543]

I totally agree.😊

[@ispartacus1337]

The absolute genius of Constantinus to use the rivalry of the chariot teams to see who could repair the wall the fastest. That was an amazing fact that I had never heard of before.

[@ispartacus1337]

@@Etaoinshrdlu69 we see it happening right now. I see your point though I'm just trying to imagine how people would react if were told we were about to be invaded. I think youd have a large amount of people that wouldnt believe it. How could you get labor out of people when you cant afford to pay them well? He used thier competitive nature to his advantage. Was it a proud moment? Lol probably not but it was effective.

[@QualityPen]

@Jkd Buck76 Imagine doing this to political parties!

[@rockydubois2418]

Yea he was quite the puppet master

[@audreyrose1114]

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[@turbozed]

This was absolutely incredible. It's so odd that Rome lived on in Constantinople and the ERE for another 1000 years and yet so little of it is known or represented in popular culture.

[@klausbrinck2137]

1100 years

[@nneisler]

It’s Istanbul not Constantinople

[@nneisler]

Nobody knows but the Turks

[@ΓεώργιοςΓαλανάκης-ν5ω]

@@nneisler What does Istanbul means? Even this City's name has Greek roots.

[@Fren69420]

This is Black history. Yes it is incredible and its hidden by the elites.

[@valentinstoyanov304]

A great video! The Byzantine Empire was the archrival of my nation (Bulgaria) for 7 centuries and I have always been interested in its history. Byzantine even prevailed over the First Bulgarian Empire and conquered it, but it is amazing how little we the Bulgarians know about our historic neighbors. Even being a "history freak", I learned a lot of interesting facts from this episode. Thank you once again!

[@Pieterjan134]

We turks made u

[@tdsims1963]

Mr. Cooper, truly your writing pen is dipped in fire and gold! Who needs television when THIS is available? I was absolutely RIVETED by your superb storytelling! Cheers for a brilliant channel!

[@zaratustra00]

Wow, finally consumed this within last 3 days. This is epic, I knew so much about Roman (Western) Republic and Empire but always was missing chronological knowledge about Byzantium. I love the quality of production.

[@the_major]

3.5 hours of Byzantine history? You've ready my mind!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Hope you enjoy!

[@simonpalmer3917]

@@FallofCivilizations thank you for doing this - really enjoyed it!

[@robertle3038]

3.5 hours of Joseph Scaliger stealing fragments of Tartary, calling it "Rome", and selling it to desperate French noblewomen.

[@tanutchajenpanitcheepms0073]

JM7

[@Circuses]

Robert Le aren’t all French noblewoman desperate?

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Takes me all day to listen because I'm constantly getting distracted and having to rewind. Worth it, tho.

[@deltadesign5697]

Hahaha! Me too!

[@vikingdesigner1471]

You aren't alone lol

[@ScottStratton]

This!

[@SoundShinobiYuki]

Yeah, I wish it could have some little dividers into chapters/where they are in the history so I can backtrack less randomly or break it up into smaller bits! It's fascinating but really hard to listen to all the way through because I'll get distracted by whatever else I'm doing and tune out.

[@zombone2012]

oh it's ok

[@gdmcbride14]

Another masterpiece. The work of this podcast continues to be extraordinary and I eagerly await the next. The lament at the end was simply beautiful and devastating and relevant and timeless. 'Great work' seems insufficient but I'll repeat it. Great work.

[@PibrochPonder]

100% agree.

[@kevinhayes6933]

Gary McBride I'm with you, even though they range from 1 hour to 4 hours the time flies by. Never get a chance to do my housework they are far to interesting so I have to stop and listen

[@brianhildreth9099]

I truly appreciate these podcast masterpieces! I listen to Paul Cooper more than I listen to my wife! I love my wife, but Paul is just easier to listen to. 🤷 This is my second run through all 18. Hoping for more and plan to read Paul's book soon. Top shelf content!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, I hope you enjoy the book

[@lindamckenzie4543]

I understand. Paul is very easy to listen to - a voice like ice cream slowly melting on a warm and sunny day. 😊

[@lindamckenzie4543]

@@FallofCivilizations Thank you, Paul. Just superb all round. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 👏🏼

[@kapetanmichalis52]

Φανταστικη ιστορια. Σαν Ρωμιος σε ευχαριστω απο τα βαθυ της καρδιας μου. Βυζαντιο: Ρωμαικο δικαιο, ελληνικη γλωσσα και χριστιανικη θρησκεια. Ευχαριστω!

[@MC-wp8ui]

Oh boy my shift at work started 5 mins ago. Bless this timing.

[@CalebColeTrain]

Same!

[@ericcloud1023]

Lucky, I'm going to have to pause it once my job starts

[@vinnybossman]

I feel you my man, these videos make work so much more enjoyable for me.

[@NoName-fc3xe]

Same here. I work 3rd shift maintenance. These really help my nights fly by.

[@onisui6267]

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[@Gotholia]

After reading Braudel's grammar of civilizations, this series is the best thing that I ve watched explaining the rise and fall of civilizations. Allthough I am suposed to have studied Byzantium at school since I am Greek, nothing really imprinted in my memory but vague descriptions of grandeur. I really thank you for this beautiful work, It is really inspiring to listeners to start reading history. Thank you so much!

[@crtpo1809]

Blindsighted book

[@ClaytonBigsby01]

These are amazing I've been listening to them over and over at work. The Khmer and Aztec are my favorite. You have a gift for storytelling

[@uraba624]

the Aztec episode is amazing.

[@mikesharkey6]

@@uraba624 I've listened to that one 10 times

[@ashleyKennedy5]

I don't know how you choose which is best. All have been fascinating. I had to stay up till 2 AM last night watching the Incas. Superb series, Han, Greenland Vikings, Easter Islands, Mayans, Bronze age. I've been forced to binge watch the whole series.

[@joelscott480]

Yeah but you

[@Anthony-qy5yw]

Excellent all this channels videos are great 👍

[@TheMrCougarful]

I have a new standard of relevance. From now on all documentaries concerned with human civilization should find a way to start with the words "Six million years ago." That is so epic and true.

[@nicholaskliese1485]

Took off work today for completely different reasons than listening to this... plans change I guess. Thanks for the upload

[@FallofCivilizations]

My pleasure, thanks for listening!

[@gazlink1]

@@FallofCivilizations now you have to contend with the fall of civilisation, due to excellent long-form analysis on the fall of civilisations taking up civilisations time.

[@FallofCivilizations]

@John Wolf I'll be doing both! Another video episode is coming soon - but since the later episodes are longer, they take a long time to create videos for.

[@moviehoofd]

Thank you so much for making these episodes! It is always a welcome sight to see you upload new videos.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks for listening! Really hope you enjoy.

[@AdamTait-hy2qh]

@@FallofCivilizations The longer episodes are amazing for us who like to use it to sleep keep it up!

[@goodsirknight]

This is absolutely essential listening. Wonderful work, brilliant production

[@mozartiano123]

I have no words to describe how astonished I feel facing such high quality that comes from these podcasts. They are unique, no other historian takes this artistic approach into teaching the world about those beautiful civilizations as this channel does. How can we assist for this channel to keep publishing incredible content on more civilizations?

[@dukepuddingdale]

Justinian in time to watch this over my evening.

[@johnlavers3970]

ha ha ha lol

[@crieverytim]

Im just going to assume you do sit and watch the screen for its entirety

[@titancloud]

I usually listen while I Rome

[@AnthonyL0401]

Areulius think this lecture is great.

[@Russo-Delenda-Est]

@@crieverytim I usually do... does that make me weird? It just feels unsettling for this non corporeal voice to fill the room but for there to be no focal point to look at.

[@spiffcats]

Yay, we get another video. I listen to these while driving the truck, I had run out of material.

[@TheMakersRage]

"That is no country for old men. The young In one another's arms, birds in the trees, -Those dying generations-at their song, The salmon-falls, the mackerel-crowded seas, Fish, flesh, or fowl, commend all summer long Whatever is begotten, born, and dies. Caught in that sensual music all neglect Monuments of unageing intellect." Yeats (Sailing to Byzantium)

[@NoName-fc3xe]

Lovely

[@kathleenphillips6445]

Thank you. Very appropriate.

[@covenawhite4855]

Nice Poem

[@Kilroy-h5u]

Thanks, always ment to read that.

[@jonnylukens4683]

I'm loving these. The fall of civilization seems to be a quite relevant topic right now, and it's good to have something to teach that while they rise and fall; civilization itself has always continued. It always seems like the end of the whole world to those who are experiencing it.

[@baneofbanes]

This is the lamest fall of civilization ever.

[@revelationmd]

@Hunter Smith indeed. Ours will be the first civilisation in history to go over the cliff whilst arguing about transgender bathrooms and watching funny cat videos.* *Stolen shamelessly from Mark Steyn.

[@BronsonJM]

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this exact opinion lol

[@thepinkpolarbear77]

X

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X

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

My background is Greek and I grew up thinking of it as Constantinople, and have to remind myself that’s it’s Istanbul now. My grandparents met during the Greek Ottoman War, he escaped from the fall of Smyrna and she was deported to Alexandria, where they met again and married. He was a Greek mainlander and she was from Greek Nicomedia.

[@Ulyssestnt]

One of my absolute top favorite subjects ,remember finding out by digging in Gibbons volumes ,that there was somewhat of a revelation to my young mind that Rome never really fell in 476AD

[@wretchedfibs4306]

3 and a half hours - no sweat. This one is as good as the fall of Sumer and could easily replace schools, universities, nursing homes and other boring prisons for curious children or old people unable to sleep at 3 a.m., fond of stories or fascinated by the eternal, yet in no hurry. Not too busy to enjoy. Calming down; grateful to the author, listening to the centuries.

[@idonotknowwhattonamemyself2197]

I fell asleep listening to scary stories and this video came on

[@Angel-Wulff]

Same here

[@edwardmartinez4008]

Me too

[@idonotknowwhattonamemyself2197]

Year

[@alexhatfield4448]

Yep lol

[@music2012pink]

I too just woke up to find myself here, almost all the way through

[@filmdesigner]

I am totally absorbed by these readings. You have a true skill that deserves being heard.

[@raphil.532]

I am coming back for a second listening a few months after release. Definetly worth it. Thank you very much for the amazing podcast!

[@kingietk]

Paul said med was called mare magnum, sorry mate, it was called mare nostrum, our sea

[@jameswilliams3399]

Awesome. I have turned my six year old daughter on to some of this content and she's really enjoying it. Great delivery and keep it up, very excited to watch this tonight.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Starting early! Love to hear it.

[@ZeldaZonk-zt8fr]

Excellente idea ! Kids, young kids LOVE real knowledge, and their brain is so powerful at that age that they learn avidly ! Be ambitious for your daughter's sake 👍 💃🇫🇷🥂 🌱 👏

[@itsolivier]

Alot of manly tears were dropped on this one.... i wasnt expecting to do that... something about descendants of the Ancient Romans and Greeks rallying fortitude with the memories of their collective civilizations... knowing their resistance was futile but needed for history and honor of their peoples shed some tears.... well done.. Almost as if i was listening to the final chapter of Roman and ancient greek society flicker in the wind of time

[@paintedweasels]

I was feeling absolutely terrible today, until I saw this newest addition to this amazing series, covering my favorite civilization. I will listen to this many times probably.

[@RichMitch]

Me: it's three and a half hours long?! Fall of civilisations podcast: 6 *million* years ago... Me: ah

[@LouAlvis]

yeah it is... learning is not for the impatient. there is no "elevator version" of human history.

[@Demonic-X]

finally some video with some substance , i like long vids ,

[@jfk64kennedy95]

i fell asleep about 25 mins in, the narrator's voice very soothing, calming...lol

[@indivestor]

Well done again! These are the highest quality and you really should be on the BBC

[@Liphted]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alise4777]

So excited to listen. Only discovered these in lockdown and they've been amazing.

[@adityasambhare]

It's quite amazing how quickly 3 hours and 27 minutes go by when the content is so well researched and the narration so wonderful.

[@moshak1455]

28:30 And this is why I will always respect the Greeks. They have always been this way. Amazing narration and Podcast.

[@culwin]

There's nothing special about people from any particular geographic area.

[@cuchanu]

I've been listening to a lot of history lately and I have to say that yours are probably the best available on KZbin, at least that I have found. I think the main reason is that so many of them focus on war, which is obviously important but it's certainly not everything. You seem to put so much more substance in your documentaries and I appreciate it

[@el_chico1313]

kings and generals are also not bad

[@secularbeast1751]

Brilliant episode. Only Ottoman's could down vote it.

[@13tuyuti]

I'm an Ostrogoth, I downvoted.

[@Liphted]

😂

[@glenn-younger]

Brilliant! I've been to Istanbul six times and have studied its history, but you make it come alive as NO ONE ELSE. Thank you!

[@eso_erica]

This became my favorite episode. Every listen feels like a visit to Byzantium, and a journey through their history with them.

[@mattlawrence5517]

😊

[@d.2605]

Thank you for taking the time out to produce something this lengthy, passionate, informative and in-depth. While not everyone on youtube appreciates content this long, every once in a while, I need something like this to get me through the day.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Damon, glad you think so!

[@Najm4145]

I loved the method of presenting wonderful documentaries. I felt for a moment that I had lived in a bygone era. I heard all the episodes of the fall of civilizations, so that I replayed some of them to listen to them again. Thank you.

[@rufusfauxnom5737]

From a certain point of view, the Romans and their civilization are still very much alive; certainly in the various Romance-speaking nations of Europe who still live (mostly) within the old Empire's boundaries, and also in Greece, the seat of the Eastern Empire for a thousand years after the fall of its Western counterpart. And the Western world as a whole is still to a large extent defined, and by and large obsessed, by its Greco-Roman foundations. But I'm just nitpicking. Great podcast as always. Byzantium was unjustly shunned and misunderstood by Western historians for centuries, it has been this obscure, forgotten Empire for far too long, and I'm glad it is finally taking its rightful place in mainstream history. The story of the Eastern Roman Empire is one of glory and tragedy, of great men rising time and time again to save an Empire on the brink, and weak rulers and usurpers undoing all their efforts. Reading about it is quite literally like reading a Greek tragedy, knowing (in retrospect) that there can be no happy ending, and that the Empire is ultimately doomed; yet you can't help but root for those heroes who chose to challenge fate and sometimes, against all odds, managed to turn the tables on the Empire's many enemies, restoring at least something of its past grandeur, if only for an instant.

[@nowthenzen]

Thanks!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I so love that you begin your episodes with the geography and geology of the area. I’m a geologist by profession and a history student, and I feel that without the geologic and geographic background of a place, history loses its context.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, glad you think so!

[@Yduar-lo8bk]

After learning about Byzantium through reading Byzantium by Michael Ennis in my youth, Ive been captivated by the ancient city. How history can be mysterious and captivating ❤

[@robertjohnbanks1]

Such magic, such detail, so much vivid beauty orated to my ears that I melt into the past and into the stories you weave, thank you.

[@chriswicker6672]

Absolutely flawless work, as always. I spent all of last year studying Byzantine history and it culminated with a lengthy stay in Istanbul in the fall. You touched on it here but an absolutely defining part of living there are the earthquakes. The frequency and intensity of them shocked me.

[@FallofCivilizations]

I experienced some of this living in Santorini. It's a surreal feeling watching brick walls wobble like jelly.

[@booradley6832]

You know what sounds nice? Watching video tours of Istanbul from a location where buildings are not at an increased risk of caving in on top of you.

[@RomanumChristum]

@@booradley6832hey that’s just living on this planet man

[@Blalack77]

There's just something about Byzantium that is so, so fascinating to me. I've got this weird, sad feeling listening to this. Something about how unique and niche their culture was, how it was a geographic and cultural crossroads, their long history of both Greek and Roman culture, the slow decline of the empire and all they endured, the climactic siege and sacking of Constantinople, etc.

[@ThePSaco]

The eastern roman empire is a fascinating story of glory and decline they were a nexus between two ages, two different worlds, an ancient civilization that some how got trapped on the emerging medieval period. It is incredible that surrounded by enemies on every side and plagued by brutal infighting and civil wars they managed to rise from their ruins and defeat there enemies time and again for a thousand years, it's too beautiful a story and too sad at the same time it has everything an epic needs to have and yet sadly we westerners are still unable to get over the inferiority complex and envy we felt for them back then, so much has this echoed through the ages that still to this day we continue to ignore and neglect the crucial influence this civilization had on world history and the shaping of the modern world.

[@db123OG]

Watched this like 10 times. Might be the most thought provoking and saddening video I’ve seen on here in a bit.

[@jessieberry6963]

I'm pretty late to the party, but I just have to say that when the Song of Seikilos came on near the end (when you where describing what happened to the people after Constantinople fell (3:14:50 or so)), it made me feel some feelings. This was a really fascinating and well made podcast, thank you for putting it together. (For the record, the lyrics of the Song of Seikilos are: While you live, shine have no grief at all life exists only for a short while and Time demands his due* *via Wikipedia)

[@FallofCivilizations]

It is a beautiful piece of music! Thanks go to Pavlos Kapralos for his wonderful rendition.

[@RawSmok3]

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[@RawSmok3]

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[@lawrencewhite2533]

Thanks!

[@marsveinsson2295]

I love this so much. I bought his his signed book. Haven't started yet. But I will read it one day soon to see if it as well written as these episodes are handled. On top of the book, I downloaded all these youtube videos. This is my favorite internet yet.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, hope you enjoy the book

[@joemountains1539]

Thanks! Enlightening. .

[@kindofunkind4826]

I have yet to listen to this episode, but given the quality of all your previous work: thank you so much for this!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Hope you enjoy!

[@aaronschmeisser7287]

Yes i will add this tp my favorites channelc. Thanks

[@KalvickQT]

So I've seen everyone of these at-least 4-5 times and yet they still hook me every time. and I manage to learn something new or catch something I missed each time too. When talk you started talking about how the siege plays out like a Hollywood movie script and that "everyone has heard the story, so I want to concentrate on the lives of the people at that time and what they must have experienced" - I again had to stop and just.. god you are so GOOD. You really do just an absolute outstanding job with these, I almost can't believe it haha. Thank you so much

[@xanthepaul2906]

Been waiting longingly for this since the last episode dropped. I am always amazed and in awe of the humanity and connection that i feel for every civilization we have visited together. My only worry during the some times long wait between episodes is the fear that another may not come, and i pray to all the gods of all the Fallen Civilizations that such a dark day never comes to pass. Thank you so much for this phenomenal podcast, this is the passion and humanity that we can always use more of in history education.

[@lambd01d]

I started reading my dad's book about the Ottoman conquest of Contantinople, but never got a chance to finish it. Very grateful for this.

[@jamiemcintosh3030]

What book is that, pray?

[@lambd01d]

@@jamiemcintosh3030 I can''t remember.

[@russingle1340]

One of the most well presented,informative and moving documentaries Ive every listened to.Bravo!

[@neoneyes3913]

OUR BOY IS BACK BLESS UP

[@clebfelm4170]

What??

[@gilgoofthegrove5072]

It's been a while, but I can see why. There must be so much that goes into developing these, but I LOVE them

[@Felix-xv3wg]

This, and video game retrospectives are what I wake up to when I leave KZbin on autoplay while I'm sleeping.

[@UnreliableAdvice4all]

KZbin auto plays extremely long, 3hr+ videos, when it thinks you're asleep because you can't skip ads in your sleep, and long videos allow the most to play

[@uh-huh]

Finally something on KZbin with millions of views that deserves to have millions of views.

[@AgnieszkaNishka]

I sleepwalked the afternoon that lasted a 1000 years. Thank you.

[@klausbrinck2137]

1100 years

[@sebastianoenzoconticini8760]

Fell asleep to this and woke up literally two seconds before it ended. It seemed magical.

[@StrikingScorpion82]

Oh how I wish this was a visual documentary!:)

[@FallofCivilizations]

Coming soon!

[@vanmars5718]

@@FallofCivilizations 🥰🥰

[@markrowland1366]

Greek fire was natueal turpentine from pine forrestd. I drove through such a forrest in Spain. Having used it in my workshop I was immediately reminded of it's pleasent smell. When reading of greek fire and its behaviour I immediately sure that was a major ingredient.

[@byzantinetales]

I am happy to see Byzantium getting the attention it deserves from a historical perspective.

[@jonathonw7180]

Well this correlates with a lot of what I’m currently feeling. I’ve been a heavy daily user (often all day) for the past 5 years with the odd day off here and there. I have massively isolated myself and this has made feel more socially awkward. I’m still high now and trying to delay smoking again but boredom is undoubtedly a big factor. I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.

[@deltadesign5697]

Such lovely Intro music! Such rich content. Absolutely stunning channel.

[@TheSeaKND]

I greatly enjoy these videos, both while asleep and while awake. Perfect when I want to learn in a relaxing manner without wildly loud narration and dramatic music. 🙏

[@vaughangarrick]

simply the best history content on youtube

[@modelcitizen1977]

I just soaked up 42 minutes of the Byzantine empire like I was standing on my head. This is great stuff and the prose really brings it to life along with the voice acting. I only turned it off because I started watching something else.

[@Hallanrauta]

I was supposed to go to sleep early today. *notification about a new Fall of Civilizations episode* Barely enough sleep to get through the day it shall be, then.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Get some rest! It will be there in the morning 😄

[@Hallanrauta]

@@FallofCivilizations but I needed to go to work in the morning! You left me no options!

[@inwoo8508]

Took off work today for completely different reasons than listening to this... plans change I guess. Thanks for the upload

[@nickstone3113]

Agreed the gold standard SUPERB. Especially as Greek this is my inheritance . I loved especially the end comments from the excellent worth reading ,Turkish writer Again ,superb, absolutely v superb.Not just a history .

[@OhBoyItsMirx]

I feel asleep, woke up and genuinely thought pyrocynical was lecturing me about the Byzantine empire

[@TanishGana]

Bro i feel asleep n woke up to ur coment ngl

[@mymusicpaws]

I never knew learning could be so relaxing and engaging until I found this channel

[@critictactic7090]

Amazing quality and attention to detail! Truly transports you into that age. Also, I guess Greeks invented flamethrowers:)

[@5h0rgunn45]

This is amazing. You should consider getting together with Robin Pearson, who's been doing the History of Byzantium podcast for years now. I think you'd find you have a lot in common in your view of the importance of Byzantium's legacy.

[@TheElatedDwarf]

Got a link for the podcast? I realize I could google but I wanna make sure I get the right one.

[@aaronr1924]

I listened to this podcast a while back. Has to be one of my favourites

[@rjs69]

Thats my evening sorted out! Thanks for this.

[@BrendanHenry]

I don't remember putting this on, or watching anything similar to it before going to sleep. But I just woke up having watched all of it 🧐

[@hopeprevails3213]

Oh yeah, can't wait for this one! Hope the Komnenos chads take a part!

[@silentmetal5556]

Just making a comment to shower more praise on the person and/or team behind this channel. It is absolutely amazing. These are worthy of being used as a teaching medium in any school across the world imo. Well done!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, all the best to you!

[@neilyang3408]

I knew you wouldn't disappoint me! This is quality content!

[@manutd.ftbl1998]

Fell asleep watching youtube last night, turns out i watched 2 hours 44 minutes and 57 seconds of this and like 17 other videos during my slumber. Thanks i guess.

[@jangelbrich7056]

Great thanks for this marvellous podcast! I have read a number of books and saw some documentations in the past 20 years about related history, but I cannot remember one of them putting it together so brilliantly like You did!

[@franciskim5882]

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[@steelegreenland6634]

Hands down. The best written podcasts on the net.

[@Angayasse]

that was immensely exciting. I love every minute of this!!