Podcast appearances and mentions of michael psellos

Alex and Benjamin discuss Persian political theorist and Seljuk Vizier Nizam al-Mulk, a talented administrator who nonetheless left behind quite a mess. We compare him to Michael Psellos (his contemporary). We discuss the Sassanid origins of his political thought. We also go into the deep, intractable problems he had with both women and heretics, making it difficult for the Seljuk Empire to replicate the long-term success of the enormous ancient Persian states.

Alex and Benjamin talk about Michael Psellos, an 11th century Greek thinker who advised a series of Byzantine emperors. We compare Psellos with earlier Platonists and discuss some of the problems the Byzantine Empire faced throughout his career.

We explore the revival of intellectual and literary culture over the past century. We focus particularly on the work of Michael Psellos and Symeon the New Theologian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zoe chooses Constantine Monomachos to be her new husband and Emperor. We discuss his character and relationship with our historian Michael Psellos. Then move on to two major challenges which greeted his arrival on the throne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with Peter Adamson from the History of Philosophy Without any Gaps podcast. We talk primarily about Michael Psellos and his role in the intellectual history of Byzantium. But we also talk about Byzantine philosophy in general. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The larger meaning of history in the chronicles written by Michael Psellos, Michael Attaleiates, Anna Komnene, and Niketas Choniates.

Dominic O'Meara speaks to Peter about Michael Psellos, focusing especially on his political philosophy.

Michael Psellos and his attitude towards pagan philosophy and the political life.

Im Juni empfiehlt Denis Scheck ein Buch, das so voll mit Klatsch und Tratsch ist wie die "Bunte". Allerdings handelt es von Personen von welthistorischem Rang und ist ungemein spannend geschrieben.