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Armenia's Bagratid Renaissance: Kings, Bagratuni, Ani
This episode explores the Bagratid dynasty of Armenia, a golden age of culture and independence between Arab and Byzantine empires. We follow the rise of Ashot I, who secured recognition from both caliph and emperor, and the construction of Ani, the 'city of 1,001 churches' under Ashot III and Gagik I. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of sparapet Smbat Bagratuni, the architectural marvels of architect Trdat, and the kingdom's reliance on the nakharar nobility. We examine the Byzantine annexation in 1045 and the subsequent Seljuk victory at Manzikert, which shattered Bagratid…
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