How to Survive in Byzantine Constantinople? : Life in the Byzantine Empire, Byzantine Daily Life

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    Life in the Byzantine Empire, Byzantine Daily Life, Hagia Sophia, palaiologos dynasty, komnenos dynasty, Byzantine Army, 4th Crusade, Sack of Constantinople, History of the Byzantine Empire

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  • @grapeshot
    @grapeshot ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Just never was the same again after The Fourth Crusade.

    • @magimon91834
      @magimon91834 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      F in the chat

    • @motivationalmadness10
      @motivationalmadness10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      God damn the fourth crusade

    • @CoffeePaladin
      @CoffeePaladin ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I mean I know people don't like to hear it but the Ottomans didn't just conquer a shadow of a city and never improve it, it once again turned into the greatest city of its age filled with trade, cosmopolitanism, technology innovations, and fantastic architecture.

    • @90skidcultist
      @90skidcultist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😒

    • @alphana7055
      @alphana7055 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Should've paid their debts.

  • @friendlyjordies
    @friendlyjordies ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Sir may I just say this was an incredible video. You have a real talent. I really hope this gets the views it deserves.

    • @JabzyJoe
      @JabzyJoe  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cheers man! Fanboying out a bit here.
      Have to admit, I stole and regularly use "x, the real life Rome: Total War" in day to day life from your vid on Pakistan years ago.

    • @antoninuslarpus7107
      @antoninuslarpus7107 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Que? Friendlyjordies is a Jabzy fan? Not complaining though.

    • @Raxisod
      @Raxisod 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you man. This is criminal with how low views and likes are!!!

    • @David_636
      @David_636 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I want to thank you Jordan, I'm a big fan of Ali, Mislav and yourself, and your many segments on the Byzantines on the pod have really captured my historical interest and I've been reading and watching everything I can on the East Romans. Can't wait to see your future live show on the subject, and keep doing what you are doing man.

  • @theastrogamer710
    @theastrogamer710 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    I absolutely love videos like this, they show a more personal side to history. Loving the art style as well!

    • @DanksterPaws
      @DanksterPaws ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not gonna lie, this is an amazing concept for a game

  • @Didacmmv
    @Didacmmv ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is absurdly extensive and exhaustive, you've created an original series and I'm trippin ballz.

  • @Faze-2
    @Faze-2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The how to survive series is by far my favorite series you do
    Edit: Looks like I died 5 minutes in to my Constantinople life

    • @brendanthebomber.
      @brendanthebomber. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

    • @yucol5661
      @yucol5661 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The art is the best. It’s so sad that the Shakespeare one exploded in popularity but this one just got less attention. The time and effort is very appreciated

    • @MediumDSpeaks
      @MediumDSpeaks ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why?

  • @WelcomeToDERPLAND
    @WelcomeToDERPLAND ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Okay now how to survive in Byzantine Constantinople in 1453?

    • @Dave_Sisson
      @Dave_Sisson ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Don't be there.

    • @i_likemen5614
      @i_likemen5614 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Be Mehmet II

    • @thebasileus4793
      @thebasileus4793 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hide

    • @acey457
      @acey457 ปีที่แล้ว

      jump in the moat (belching and farting)

    • @kekkoinen
      @kekkoinen ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@thebasileus4793 they will find you, i suggest trying to sell everything and try to get a place on the venetian and genovese ships

  • @johnh2665
    @johnh2665 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This is by far my favourite series that you do. I love seeing the human side of history.
    I think a really interesting one to cover would be Cordoba or Baghdad during the Islamic golden age!

    • @henripentant1120
      @henripentant1120 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That or Umayyad Damascus would be really interesting I do believe that you can’t really understand history if you don’t try to take into account all this minutia.

  • @forwhomthebelltolls
    @forwhomthebelltolls ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Time traveler from Constantinople: "Wait, so you're telling me that they tattoo bad poetry ON THEMSELVES? And they PAY FOR IT???"

  • @caseysilkwood47
    @caseysilkwood47 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Made my day to see this posted. Always the best history videos out there, and you've knocked it out of the park again! It's not often you see this side of the Byzantine Empire, and it's always worthwhile to learn about the lives of those not born into the purple.

  • @olbiomoiros
    @olbiomoiros ปีที่แล้ว +18

    27:40 -28:20 it’s amazing how many of these traditions are still alive and practiced today in Greece and Cyprus.

  • @ilijas3041
    @ilijas3041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are killing it bro, a real Youtuboktonos. Robin Pierson would be proud of you!

  • @Bronxguyanese
    @Bronxguyanese ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Can you do a video like this on Venice? Venice is at least one of the great cities during medieval and Renaissance periods.

  • @i_likemen5614
    @i_likemen5614 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its genuinely a crime that these videos don't get more videos. They are some of the best videos you have made

  • @rayhamilton4775
    @rayhamilton4775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad this channel is still alive. I love the 8 bit with history.

  • @ioan_jivan
    @ioan_jivan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Way better than in the other 2 :-? I'd choose Constantinopole over London and Rome. This series is awesome btw. Watched it in a day.

  • @naurrr
    @naurrr ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love this series, so well researched and engaging!

  • @AndrewIsbell
    @AndrewIsbell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been watching your videos for years and it brings me a lot of happiness that you continue to level up your style and keep posting for all of us

  • @shomlam1
    @shomlam1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly well-made video. I cannot imagine how much effort went into researching and making the visuals. Outstanding work.

  • @mitsos635
    @mitsos635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insane how much details are in this video gr8 work ,very much appreciated!

  • @historyotd9094
    @historyotd9094 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proper quality contect mate. Makes me feel like I'm there for real.

  • @JuanWonOne
    @JuanWonOne ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my first video of yours and I'm loving it! The way you explain life in the city is excellent. Cherry on top is the 8 bit and 8 bit sound effects.

  • @Say_No_To_e-Girls
    @Say_No_To_e-Girls ปีที่แล้ว +21

    These videos are really well made but way too under appreciated. Hope the youtube algorithms pick it up and gives it the recognition it deserves.

  • @ivanstrydom8417
    @ivanstrydom8417 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ''A man that is not armed with a sword at his side is effeminate. '' Noted, that is why I have two swords, A European cruciform long sword as well as a Byzantine curved Paramerion sword. Good content sir.

    • @Brakvash
      @Brakvash ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But do you wear it in everyday life? Cause if you don't wear it out on the streets than you're no Chad.

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now put them on and go shopping at Walmart

  • @jordanscherr6699
    @jordanscherr6699 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What you have in Constantinople is a volatile dogpile of many mixed living standards. Things are in flux within a city of former united glory. While not downright nasty like Tudor London, this means your fortune depends "almost" entirely on how resourceful you are. Even skilled craftsman like Blacksmiths lacked stability if they aren't careful exactly who they produced for. But hey, that means even the lowly can rise if they're clever enough! The opportunities are there if you can find and exploit them.

  • @sarahhunter3569
    @sarahhunter3569 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Howww does this not have the views I watch all 3 of these videos pretty much daily to relax 😭 would absolutely LOVE more on this series

  • @lv7603
    @lv7603 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate all the work that goes into a video like this 👍. Thank you.

  • @zazaza903
    @zazaza903 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow what a amazing journey. thanks for this amazing video

  • @henripentant1120
    @henripentant1120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the part about faith hustling read a really fascinating account once of renaissance rome and the crazy variety of cons and hustles people were running! It’s nice yo be able to have some perspective on how viable it could be. Great video, thanks!

  • @nakenmil
    @nakenmil ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, now the previous video makes sense. It completely lacked an introduction explainng the context, however this one does. Thank you!

  • @LichsuhoathinhDrabattle
    @LichsuhoathinhDrabattle ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the battle graphics, great work guys ❣❣💕💕

  • @illerac84
    @illerac84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok! Glad to see a longer version. The prior one appeared to have been cut off.

  • @Ludendorf01
    @Ludendorf01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a brilliant show - so fascinating

  • @kenchesnut4425
    @kenchesnut4425 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy this kind of video u do..it's original ..fun..and interesting. More of them ..MUCH LUV FROM N.AUGUSTA S.C

  • @JJadx
    @JJadx ปีที่แล้ว +6

    awesome pixel art & animation. love it!

  • @Osquar
    @Osquar ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Gonna show it to my kids

  • @acolyte1951
    @acolyte1951 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    quality videos Jabzy, good job!

  • @GHST995
    @GHST995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the format, reminds me of time/place long long ago (90s).

  • @Olebull93
    @Olebull93 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    02:44 "The Turks ignore their own women and grab any Greek or Italian they can find" I see nothing has changed in the past millenniums.

  • @bellatordei3440
    @bellatordei3440 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnificent, thank you 💜

  • @KertPerteson
    @KertPerteson ปีที่แล้ว

    So excited to watch this

  • @zonaist8770
    @zonaist8770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was waiting for this one ever sense the teaser came out. Good job.

  • @youtubeuser1993
    @youtubeuser1993 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your best format!

  • @GreenMarkoulis13
    @GreenMarkoulis13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing video, really
    Like the innovation of its theme

  • @edwardbirdsall6580
    @edwardbirdsall6580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video

  • @kasvinimuniandy4178
    @kasvinimuniandy4178 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is SOO FUN!! I LOVE THIS!

  • @Artur_M.
    @Artur_M. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video!

  • @gabeitches8903
    @gabeitches8903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good shit another great upload

  • @RealMacJones
    @RealMacJones 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You gotta make more of these survival videos man

  • @IronpenWorldbuilding
    @IronpenWorldbuilding ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Living in Constantinople with this art style would be an amazing video game

    • @henripentant1120
      @henripentant1120 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idk why they never seemed to use a roman or byzantine setting for games

  • @TGeoMin
    @TGeoMin ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Especially during the late period, the hardcore Greek period of 1204-1453 (in comparison to the hardcore Roman early and the mix GrecoRoman middle) Constantinopol would be called Polis or Basileuousa by its inhabitants.

    • @ntonisa6636
      @ntonisa6636 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What fewer people know is that it also continued to be known as Byzantion, in every "period", the old name was never completely forgotten, I've seen it pop up in greek texts from different centuries from the "early period" all the way to 1453 and even beyond. I wouldn't be surprised if it had even been occasionally referred to as New Rome, that name likely also survived, at least in the title of the Patriarchate it survives to this day.

  • @Sombre____
    @Sombre____ ปีที่แล้ว

    Those guide are awesome.

  • @KertPerteson
    @KertPerteson ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video as always

  • @thawhiteazn
    @thawhiteazn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super in love with this 8-bit retro gaming art style!

  • @dannyguerrero1
    @dannyguerrero1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m loving these videos. Could you do an Iberian city next? Such as Córdoba, Sevilla, or Toledo?

  • @Theuziguy
    @Theuziguy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing videos! Id love to see a video on medieval/renaissance Venice!

  • @dallasupton
    @dallasupton ปีที่แล้ว

    Lot of detail man nice stuff

  • @danjones5714
    @danjones5714 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was amazing

  • @georgios_5342
    @georgios_5342 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing animation! Thanks !

  • @HarvestStore
    @HarvestStore ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @nemo7840
    @nemo7840 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of these videos please, there so cool

  • @tingkwongseanlee8107
    @tingkwongseanlee8107 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video

  • @clintmclendon5897
    @clintmclendon5897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do more of these!

  • @charliem5254
    @charliem5254 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude the animation is so sick. The thumbnail too!

  • @ivanstrydom8417
    @ivanstrydom8417 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is so interesting I appreciate it. Could you please make a similar one where you look at Constantinople during the reign of Amp Justinian I?

  • @ivaylopetkov6461
    @ivaylopetkov6461 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do more of this video's I love them!!!!

  • @orcwarchiefreviews
    @orcwarchiefreviews ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos hell if I was to show kids something this is why I want to show them for history

  • @stefisha
    @stefisha ปีที่แล้ว

    great video

  • @tiggytheimpaler5483
    @tiggytheimpaler5483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been looking for a guide to surviving the mediterainian in the 9th century but this is pretty good too

  • @TaeSunWoo
    @TaeSunWoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the Roman Empire part 2!

  • @henripentant1120
    @henripentant1120 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You probably got plenty of ideas, but since I’m digging your presentation can I suggest a few cities to cover? I think the sogdian city states sassanian ctesiphon medieval jerusalem early kyiv khazar itil might all be interesting subjects depending on your interests. Thanks for the cool video!

  • @nimpetamin6425
    @nimpetamin6425 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video

  • @chrisrosenkreuz23
    @chrisrosenkreuz23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content bruv. Just an aside, I get the whole pixel art style thing and Im completely down with it, but if the pixels aren't the same size across the board, it makes it look weird

  • @grubert3535
    @grubert3535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful videos with not enough views!

  • @chowyee5049
    @chowyee5049 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Byzantines and Westerners remind me of the British and Americans. One posh and ancient, the other rough and born out of rebellion against the former. Heck, the Westerners even carried arms. I can think of nothing more American.

  • @colemanbroaddus4167
    @colemanbroaddus4167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series so far, excited to see what cities you do in the future

  • @CH-fc8dm
    @CH-fc8dm ปีที่แล้ว

    50k views is criminally low for such an excellent video

  • @Game_Hero
    @Game_Hero ปีที่แล้ว

    This should be specified to be a part two of the previous video

  • @SolOInvictus
    @SolOInvictus ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Is it just me or does Constantinople sound like a much better place to live than Elizabethan London? With all the cheap properties to buy, it even sounds better than modern London...

    • @i_likemen5614
      @i_likemen5614 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its because it was

    • @bluexephosfan970
      @bluexephosfan970 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idk about modern anything, I'm too fond of indoor plumbing, but for sure I'd rather live in byzantine Constantinople than any pre-19th century west European city I'd think.

  • @jarrodreaves243
    @jarrodreaves243 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish this was a real game love the video

  • @marcusgrubius5514
    @marcusgrubius5514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do contemporary Chicago.

  • @INBCPC1994
    @INBCPC1994 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The fourth crusade really screw things over for the romans :(

  • @zeldaandTwink
    @zeldaandTwink ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain more about the agiazumi soup? I can't find any mention of it on Google and would like to know how it differs from French onion

  • @tiggytheimpaler5483
    @tiggytheimpaler5483 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you do one of these for the viking age or something

  • @AudieHolland
    @AudieHolland ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Living in Constantinople around this time, seems to have been a much better experience than Tudor London or Imperial Rome.

  • @vorynrosethorn903
    @vorynrosethorn903 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman would be a good source of you want to make one on Victorian England.

  • @Secretsofsociety
    @Secretsofsociety ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool. I tried to subscribe but saw I already was. I guess the algorithm hasn't been kind to you... I will look at your other content. Work on your SEO. Good luck

  • @nathanara8051
    @nathanara8051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this video made me reeaally wanna play an RPG in this visual style set in Constantinople (Or Medieval Europe in general), does anyone know if something similar exists?

  • @mr.markov3552
    @mr.markov3552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do how to survive in cordoba,Paris and Alexandria

  • @georgianultraimperialistor2934
    @georgianultraimperialistor2934 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    22:31 is it a mistake cuz it seems like 3 copper can give you one lesser quality cawar but you can get 15 kg of better quality cawar for same price

  • @CraftsmanOfAwsomenes
    @CraftsmanOfAwsomenes ปีที่แล้ว

    An engaging comment

  • @stefanomillionairemarketin8975
    @stefanomillionairemarketin8975 ปีที่แล้ว

    niiiiice

  • @haditawbe9617
    @haditawbe9617 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is marvellous, but I have a question. Why choose the year 1303, when Constantinople was a shell of its former self.

    • @JabzyJoe
      @JabzyJoe  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Practically no resources on pay, expenses etc. beforehand before the 4th crusade.

  • @zavaraninoveuhorky
    @zavaraninoveuhorky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to see a pre crusade Constantinople video

  • @m.a.9571
    @m.a.9571 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wish we could have a game in this style tbh.

  • @konstantine381
    @konstantine381 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U know we're f*cked when the late roman empires housing was affordable

  • @anon3336
    @anon3336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Life in Constantinople was complicated. Damn..

  • @edoardoputzu2804
    @edoardoputzu2804 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry can someone tell me how valued carats, trachia and hyperpira? Possibly in euros ‘cause I’m Italian so

  • @alexandrk9302
    @alexandrk9302 ปีที่แล้ว

    43:17 Wait, st Mary of Mongols is not the only church that was not destroyed or converted. There is also a Haiga Elena in the very centre of the city, which was used as a warehouse

  • @arcanistkingofkarse3635
    @arcanistkingofkarse3635 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oh hell yes

  • @carterstroud5403
    @carterstroud5403 ปีที่แล้ว

    If anyone is curious as to why people who tried to take the throne were blinded or had their nose cut off was the belief that it disqualified them from taking the throne due to the Byzantine empires requirement that emperors be free from major physical or mental imperfections such as being blind or being mutilated or not having a nose it was considered slightly more humane as well