Episode 354 - Final Questions
The History of Byzantium

Episode 354 - Final Questions

B2Upper-intermediateJune 17, 202631 min

I answer the final batch of questions which came in after 1453. They are mostly fun speculation or about me and the podcast. Our Constantine Acrostic Christianized the Roman state, Oldest offspring of the Great. Nearly reigned one hundred days, Saved the city, so they say. Theophanes called him dung, Assassinated by his mum. Noted writer, purple born, The Slayer's brother earns our scorn. If Monomachos tried his best, No Doukas could save the rest. E...

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Hello everyone and welcome to the history of Byzantium, Episode 354, Final Questions. Today I'll tackle the last few questions that came in after 1453. These are generally fun speculation or about me and the podcast. Before we get to that though, a long time ago I made it my goal to create an acrostic of the 11 emperors named Constantine. I thought this would

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help us all remember who each of them was. I now think it's unlikely that any of us will remember all 11 exactly, but hopefully it's a fine exercise nonetheless. Most of the credit for my final version should go to listener Sean M who came up with the best format and opening lines. I have since edited it to reflect my own historical interpretations.

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Let's see what you think. The final acrostic actually spells out constantines, which I think is justifiable as it was intended to help you remember who all 11 Constantines were. Here we go. Christianized the Roman state, oldest offspring of the great,

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