Constantius III continued to lead the Western Empire as its defacto Emperor until 421, when he was officially elevated to the rank of Augustus. Unfortunately, this elevation was not recognized by Cosntantinople.
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January 22, 2012
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Just in time! I had an hour's drive to go get pizza before the niners game, and I've been holding off waiting for the podcast. Thank you!
Posted by: Will | January 22, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Just downloaded this. Will listen to it after dinner.
Can I just ask, which is the episode where you talk about the rules on Roman marriage re maternal and paternal lines and which cousins could marry and which couldn't? I think it was in the last 6 months.
Thank you for what you do.
Posted by: James | January 22, 2012 at 02:20 PM
James, I think that must be in the 86th or 88th episode. More than a year has passed since then, though.
Posted by: Nick Stuivenberg | January 22, 2012 at 02:35 PM
The episode on Roman Weddings was #69 (no, seriously, it was 69) on September 13, 2009.
Posted by: John Cox | January 22, 2012 at 03:23 PM
This episode was funny. So many incompitent people in the empire now-a-days...
Posted by: Ryan Leonard | January 23, 2012 at 07:42 AM
We have the benefit of hindsight and know that the end of the Empire is just around the corner.
I wonder what future historians will think of us today.
Posted by: Brian | January 24, 2012 at 05:47 PM
Five years ago I visited Ravenna and was much impressed by the fabulous mosaics. Among the buildings housing these was the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.The mosaics in this building were absolutely stunning, but the name Galla Placidia meant nothing to me at the time. Thank you Mike for bringing her to life. I am beginning to see why she deserved such a memorial.
Google Images of Galla Placidia show most of the mosaics as well as a portrait of GP herself and her 2 children. She was a fine looking woman.
Posted by: simjimbo | January 25, 2012 at 03:31 AM
Just read this article on line, thought you might find it interesting, about some new ruins found near Constantinople. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/science/istanbul-yields-a-treasure-trove-in-ancient-bathonea.html?ref=world
Posted by: Franz Rivera | January 25, 2012 at 07:15 PM
"In 423, Honorius will finally do something worthwhile, and die."
YES. Thank you for saying this. Honorius, I am so done with you and your shenanigans. Or total lack of shenanigans, rather. Hey, maybe he's actually been dead this whole time, and the court's just been covering it up! Because that would explain a lot.
Excellent episode as usual, thanks Mike! :)
Posted by: Alyssa | January 26, 2012 at 05:40 PM
For those interested in Galla Placidia, there's a biography of her "Galla Placidia: The Last Roman Empress" by Hagith Sivan.
(Sadly, not *yet* on Audible)
Posted by: Alison Morton | January 27, 2012 at 01:59 AM
I TOTALLY agree with this week's book recommendation. "At Home" is FANTASTIC and really eye-opening about everyday down-home history. It's amazing how many modern conveniences we take for granted. The book covers some that you might not have thought of. That book was the first Bill Bryson I read. I've since gone on to read everything he's written and I love his style. Like this podcast, his books mix a lot of history with a touch of humor. Can't recommend it more.
As to this week's THOR episode... well... I'm just now sitting down to listen.
Posted by: Rob Shinnick | January 27, 2012 at 09:47 PM
"As long as she was hot". You don't get analysis like THAT on any of your stodgy hsitory podcasts. Keep up the good work, Mike. Have looked forward to this show every week.
Posted by: Stephen Isherwood | January 30, 2012 at 01:49 PM
Five years ago I visited Ravenna and was much impressed by the fabulous mosaics. Among the buildings housing these was the mausoleum of Galla Placidia.The mosaics in this building were absolutely stunning, but the name Galla Placidia meant nothing to me at the time. Thank you Mike for bringing her to life. I am beginning to see why she deserved such a memorial.
Google Images of Galla Placidia show most of the mosaics as well as a portrait of GP herself and her 2 children. She was a fine looking woman.
+1
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