Episode 149 – Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood (Patreon)

The full interview with Professor Kaldellis about his book “Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood.” The book is a narrative history from the time when Nicephorus Phokas took charge of the military through till the First Crusade. In our conversation, we talk about sources, Basil IIs reign, the Magnates, and the struggles of the 11th century.