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Byzantium? I would love some reading material on that.
by gremloni 5y ago
Byzantium? I would love some reading material on that.
- AnimalMuppet 5y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varangians#Byzantine_Empire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varangians#Byzantine_Empire It's not much, but it's a start.
- acjohnson55 5y agoHere's a short podcast series that talks about the Normans, including Bohemond, who set up a crusader state in Antioch, which had been Byzantine territory not long before: https://normancenturies.com/ https://normancenturies.com/ You might also check out the podcast History of Byzantium. Although you'll have to go many hours before encountering the Norse, in the form of the Varangians. And I also recommend the excellent book Children of Ash and Elm for a very recent overview of Viking history.
- gremloni 5y agoAwesome, thank you.