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Season 1 – Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities

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Simon Sebag Montefiore charts the rise of Istanbul from pagan trading post to capital of three empires and two religions, becoming not only holy but the most coveted city in the world.
Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities — Season 1

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Simon Sebag Montefiore

Host

Anna Cox

Director

Anna Cox

Producer

Mike Smith

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 5, 2013 Byzantium Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore traces the sacred history of Istanbul; he goes on uncovering the city's ancient Greek roots and charting its transformation into the Imperial capital of a Christian Empire. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 12, 2013 Constantinople Simon Sebag Montefiore examines the fall of Christian Byzantium and its rebirth as the imperial capital of the Ottoman Muslims. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 19, 2013 Istanbul Simon Sebag Montefiore charts the rise of Istanbul from pagan trading post to capital of three empires and two religions, becoming not only holy but the most coveted city in the world. Details
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Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Anna Cox
Executive Producer
Mike Smith
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Faith & Spirituality
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 5, 2013