Episode

S1E5 - The Nika Riots: Chariots on Fire

Podcast: History Snacks
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 964
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Summary

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.