Court Eunuchs IV: Sex in the City: Stories from Byzantium – Byzantine Roman History

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Today, we're talking Vikings in Byzantium with special guest Robin Pierson of the History of Byzantium podcast. What were these big-bearded warriors doing standing next to beardless eunuchs? And why were both Vikings and eunuchs entrusted with such important positions? Be sure to support the show at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn! Music and graphics design by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references and more at www.deadideas.net.

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