About this episode

The episode explores the violent fan culture of ancient Byzantine chariot racing and its historical significance.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alexander Janku, Peter Løhde

Topics covered

• Byzantine Empire
• hooliganism
• sports history
• fan culture
• violence in sports

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blue Versus Green: Rocking the Byzantine Empire, Chronicon Paschale 284-628 AD, Shades of Blues and Greens in the Chronicle of John of Nikiou, Circus Factions: Blues and Greens at Rome and Byzantium

Places: Konstantinobel

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