S1E5 - The Nika Riots: Chariots on Fire

from History Snacks · host Everhart Productions

We've finally reached the Byzantine Empire, with Emperor Justinian. Chariot racing! Angry mobs of sports fans! And the coronation of a fake emperor, what isn't to like? In this episode we encounter too much fandom, political intrigue, many people dying, armies turning on civilians, and sports you don't care about.Questions answered: What is the Byzantine Empire? Who was Emperor Justinian? What is chariot racing? Did ancient people do sports? Who were the Byzantine Emperors?

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