Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Festival/exhibition
Description
In this episode, we talk with Byzantinist Jonathan Harris about one of the best-known rulers of the Byzantine Empire - Basil II (858-1025). Frequently depicted as the example of the successful Emperor who brought Byzantium to the height of its medieval power he remains a mysterious and controversial figure. Basil is not only a subject of academic interest to Professor Harris but also a main character of his debut historical novel, Theosis.