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Empresses of Constantinople

Empresses of Constantinople

Journey into the opulent and complex world of the Byzantine Empire as we explore the lives of its formidable empresses, whose stories are often overshadowed by their male counterparts. This podcast delves into the multifaceted roles these women played as rulers, strategists, and influencers, navigating the intricate politics of New Rome. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of narratives that illuminate the power dynamics, cultural richness, and personal struggles of these remarkable figures. From their rise to prominence to their enduring legacies, the tales of these empresses offer unique insights into a transformative era in history. This is not a single story, but a series of unique explorations that invite listeners to discover the compelling narratives of women who shaped an empire. With every episode, expand your understanding of the Byzantine world and the indelible marks left by its empresses.

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Lucky Piece A Story of the North Woods-Albert Bigelow Paine 6 hr 3 min 39 sec
History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 4, Chapter 22)-Thomas Babington Macaulay 3 hr 31 min 36 sec
Histories, Volume 1-Polybius 6 hr 18 min 59 sec
Dancing Mania-Justus Hecker 3 hr 5 min 48 sec
Historical Tales, Vol V German-Charles Morris 7 hr 59 min 39 sec
Flying U's Last Stand-B. M. Bower 8 hr 6 min 11 sec
Stupor Mundi The Life and Times of Frederick II Emperor of the Romans King of Sicily and Jerusalem 1194-1250-Lionel Allshorn 8 hr 13 min 40 sec
Book of Jubilees-Anonymous 5 hr 38 min 9 sec
Annie Oakley, Woman at Arms-Courtney Ryley Cooper 5 hr 44 min 53 sec
Lays of Ancient Rome-Thomas Babington Macaulay 1 hr 28 min 56 sec
Pilgrimage Of Etheria-Etheria 3 hr 28 min 5 sec
Year with the Birds-W. Warde Fowler 4 hr 33 min 37 sec
Memoirs of a Revolutionist, Vol. 2-Peter Kropotkin 9 hr 9 min 43 sec
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 4-Giorgio Vasari 9 hr 39 min 40 sec
Romance of a Mummy and Egypt-Théophile Gautier 7 hr 21 min 48 sec
Two On A Tower-Thomas Hardy 9 hr 15 min 41 sec
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad-Unknown 4 hr 50 min 37 sec
Guelphs and Ghibellines A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409-Oscar Browning 6 hr 43 min 28 sec
31 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 24 min 59 sec
30 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 25 min 47 sec
29 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 24 min 25 sec
28 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 17 min 59 sec
27 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 25 min 7 sec
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25 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 24 min 41 sec
24 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 23 min 34 sec
23 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 25 min 48 sec
22 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 24 min 21 sec
21 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 18 min 8 sec
20 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 18 min 47 sec
19 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 30 min 37 sec
18 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 25 min 14 sec
17 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 36 min 53 sec
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15 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 19 min 6 sec
14 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 25 min 59 sec
13 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 22 min 58 sec
12 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 35 min 39 sec
11 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 22 min 34 sec
10 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 22 min 37 sec
09 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 26 min 26 sec
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04 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 33 min 57 sec
03 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 21 min 52 sec
02 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 26 min 7 sec
01 - Empresses of Constantinople by Joseph Martin McCabe 8 min 53 sec

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