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187: Chapter 5: Cheese Week
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Episode 187: Chapter 5: Cheese Week
NOTE: This is a repeat of Episode 131, but in the interest of the flow of this series, I've decided to include it for continuity.
In this episode, we explore the dangerously creamy days leading up to the rise of Alexios Komnenos—because nothing says imperial coup like dairy. Before he seizes the throne of Eastern Rome, the empire simmers in chaos, conspiracy... and cheese. But not just any cheese—this is Cheese Week, the final stretch of indulgence before the Eastern Orthodox Great Lent begins. We’ll serve up a quick primer on this deliciously bizarre tradition, where meat is banned, cheese is sacred, and political plots thicken like a good béchamel. Come for the theology, stay for the treachery.
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196 episodes
Manage episode 511294475 series 2812943
Patreon Series: Book of Alexios
Episode 187: Chapter 5: Cheese Week
NOTE: This is a repeat of Episode 131, but in the interest of the flow of this series, I've decided to include it for continuity.
In this episode, we explore the dangerously creamy days leading up to the rise of Alexios Komnenos—because nothing says imperial coup like dairy. Before he seizes the throne of Eastern Rome, the empire simmers in chaos, conspiracy... and cheese. But not just any cheese—this is Cheese Week, the final stretch of indulgence before the Eastern Orthodox Great Lent begins. We’ll serve up a quick primer on this deliciously bizarre tradition, where meat is banned, cheese is sacred, and political plots thicken like a good béchamel. Come for the theology, stay for the treachery.
No More Paywalls! How?
If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful!
NOTE: DISREGARD ANY MENTION OF PATREON. That account has been closed in the process of tearing down of any paywalls!
Social Media:
YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast
Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3
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