Heraclius
Eastern Roman emperor who defeated Persia but lost provinces to the Arabs
Heraclius (Eastern Roman emperor who defeated Persia but lost provinces to the Arabs) is discussed on podcasts in TMT.
Discussed in
#498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of EmpiresLex Fridman Podcast · Jun 30, 2026 · 3 h 59 min
Historian Anthony Kaldellis and Lex Fridman trace 2,200 years of Roman history, arguing the Byzantine Empire was simply the Roman Empire and explaining its longevity.