Episode 340 - Questions XVII

The History of Byzantium by Robin Pierson

Feb 10, 202625:15Society & Culture

We look at all your questions about the siege of 1453. As well as the Palaiologan era in general. If you want to hear more about Trebizond then check out Byzansimp's Youtube series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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