In this episode of The Deep Dive Podcast, we explore Lars Brownsworth's Lost to the West, a gripping and accessible history of the Byzantine Empire. We examine the book's vivid storytelling and how it chronicles the empire's journey from the Roman Empire's split to its fall at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. Key themes include the religious and political divides between the Eastern and Western churches and the often-underappreciated contributions of Byzantium to Western civilization. Tune in for insights on this overlooked empire, as well as recommendations for further reading on the subject, inspired by a thought-provoking blog post dedicated to book reviews.
