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Very first sentence the narrator says "The mid 1900's", when clearly he should have said "The mid 900's". I mean, I'm not usually one to criticize, but the very first sentence? I'm surprised that got past the final edit.
The Eastern Roman Empire is always frowned upon, due to the influence of Catholicism and the HRE (Germans) who basically dictated western policy for centuries, not to mention the Venetians effectively destroying the Empire in 1204. Basil (Basileios in actual Greek) literally means "King-like" and it's still a common name among Greeks due to St Basil as well as this chad of an emperor. Also Voulgaroctonos (Bulgar-slayer in greek) sounds unbelievably bad-ass.
@@brokenbridge6316 I mean, beyond that... The Byzantine empire's long term influence on western European culture and history is at best negligible. We've got our own history that's shaped the societies we live in today. There isn't much of a reason for kids to be taught about the Byzantine empire in western European schools, and unless you get into it on your own spare time - which is mostly unlikely, since there isn't the same kind of media marketing for the Byzantine empire as, say the Sengoku Jidai in Japan - it's unlikely you're ever exposed to it. Further: I'm very much interested in the Byzantine empire, but Basil II in particular has this internet fanclub fixating disproportionately on how many Bulgars he killed/maimed above all other aspects of his reign, something that's... rather distasteful. Certainly he was probably little worse than plenty of other rulers of his time, but the fact that most people keen to talk about him are so keen on that particular part of his rule probably poisons him a bit in the eyes of other people who might be interested in say, his fiscal policies or other parts of his conquests.
A very interesting, and a surprisingly good leader for a boy emperor. However, his disinterest in having a son or thinking of succession at all really, completely undid everything he fought for. His success was tied to his indisputable legitimacy, and then he ended that line of legitimacy
Byzantine history is neglected so much in education. I have a brief lecture I give my students in my Western civilization survey course. So this is great!!
It's some of the most fascinating history there is. Not to mention vital to the development of Western Europe, as the Empire kept many would-be invaders from the East out of Western Europe during much of the medieval period by being a richer, closer target.
@@fictionles that's indirectly one way of putting it. Never had a worthy successor after his reign for decades. The general feeling among the Byzantine people is that the prosperity of the empire was connected with the continuity of the Macedonian dynasty. Unlike Aurelian during the Crisis of the Third Century in the West, he had a worthy successor in Emperor Probus to continue his legacy after his death while Basil's successors failed to maintain the stability of the Byzantine Empire until Alexios I's reign. Which temporarily reestablish Byzantium from it's decline but by then the damage had already been done in Anatolia by decades of religious rigor from the Sassnids and other Muslim entities. Not to mention the internal wars from Greece and parts of the Empire.
@@SolidAvenger1290He actively forbade the daughters of his brother from marrying, basically ending his bloodline and ensuring that nobody had any legitimacy after him. All that he achieved was lost because of it.
The Roman Empire was doomed to fail from the start as Augustus was too Good. You could never beat what he did. Yes, you had other great emperors (and this time period I am not good with as Byzantium isn't as interesting as the Roman Empire in my opinion.) but they were too far between ones who only wanted power, were mental or weak.
@@benchild1339 He thought succession was taken care of by his brother and nephews. But they proved to be sub par... The real huge mistake in the long run, that of course he couldn't have foreseen, is that he started the policy of outsourcing military naval operations to Venice and other Italian naval city states in exchange for hefty priviledges in mariitime commerce, so that he can focus on developing the army. This worked for both sides in the short term, so future emperors continued this policy. But in the long run it led to neglect of the navy and decreased naval capabilities for the Empire. The constant extention of priviledges to Venice and Genoa stifled greek commerce and shrinked the merchant class and taxation income. All in all though Basil the II was a great military leader, a great reformer and a rare case of a Monarch who really went after the rich and benefited the poor.
@@ApollonasKalamarias thinking your succession is secure in your also elderly brother and his zero sons is a dumb idea. He should’ve tried to have a son, period point blank, not that he wasn’t a good emperor. Also, those policies of outsourcing wouldn’t have backfired if there was a strong and legitimate ruler left in his place, not his elderly and inexperienced brother, a brother that basil intentionally gave no power to during his life, thereby leaving his “intended successor” no skills in managing the empire he was left
@@luciusdomitiusaurelianus5334 Limiting the power of the rich ,tried to limit the influence and power of the rich and the aristocracy. Implementation of tax measures ,both emperors implemented tax measures that affected the rich, with the aim of redistributing wealth and strengthening the state. Tackling corruption and abuse of power, they have tried to tackle corruption and abuse of power within their governments by promoting fair and transparent policies.
Ceasar (You can't beat him. Whole of gaul, whole of spain, squashed rebellions, became dictator for life (under popular demand), died because he was TOO good at dictating?) Augustus (Reformed the army, city plans (which were used to 1,000s of years after) and roman roads which are still in use to this day) and the administratum.) Augustus (I always thought Hadrian did more time...but looking this up he only did 21 years - But maybe a new category for him "Consolidation")) would win those three catagories hands down. Antoninus was a strong leader but his reforms caused basically everything to fail within a decade after his assassination.
Basil II embodies what being roman meant, he was not sucessful because he won again and again, almost every single other emperor would had fall over trajans gate, being roman is not about knocking out everybody, but taking hits and staying up
If only Basil II was succeeded by at least 3 consecutive competent emperors, the territory he gained would have stabilized and better withstood the Turks invasion of 1070s.
Not even that just one who ruled for 20 years basil empire was left in such a good shape than when the Turks arrived in 1048 the Romans still held the like even after the Norman victory in 1041 maniakes alone nearly took care of that if one competent emperor succeeded basil and ruled from 1024-1050 the empire even with incompetent ones could survive
@@El-Silveryeah. Some of his successors were so incompetent they spent the treasury on shit like golden roof tiles and disbanded the defensive Iberian army of 50000 men
Turks are more Roman than the Greeks, don't fool yourselves. If the Turks were not Muslim, the whole world would call them the heirs of the Eastern Roman Empire.
@@ekremkarakaya512 how tf are turks more Roman than the people that were Romans for ~1600 years and whose culture the original Latin Romans admired and incorporated into their own?
Thank u and your people and your hard work for this video, as always once I start watching your videos and its content I cannot stop watching until the end, thanks.
This 2 hour series brings me great comfort and puts me in my zone. I love the story of Basil the bulgar-slayer. Thank you History Marche for your great work
@@TomSeliman99 I think there is. A cursory glance online revealed a lot. But I take your point, I think he’s just my favorite because his story feels like a book. He tried everything he could to save Rome and on the end he was betrayed by his best friend. Seems like a metaphor for life somehow.
@@Fred_the_1996 I don't think Justinian thought things through most of the time. His decisions to try and retake the West was an expensive maneuver when so many factions were involved and at the same time the Persians were still there in the East ready to move on the Romans at any time. His complete un trust of his greatest general Belisarius was so undeserved. Justinian left the empire in bad shape.
@@deepsouth3319 yeah, you're right, he did a terrible job of supporting Belisarius and was often more preoccupied with building monuments and vanity projects. Had belisarius been born during Basil II's time he'd have taken rome.
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III. A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Greek Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
I mean as epic as the feats where of Basil II in the end you gotta question how many times a rulers army can be ambushed unexpectedly , I mean I knew it was going to happen and I'm still facepalming when it does.
Other emperors: "I need a break from administration, it is too stressful. Lemme party" Justinian and Basil II: "Winter has come, my troops cannot advance much right now. Lemme take a break and focus on administration"
Not really. Only ultranationalist/chauvunist Turks (40% of the population in Turkey) and 25% of people living in the country where Skopje is the capital hate Byzantines/Greeks. And perhaps 15% of Albanians and 5% of ultranationalist Bulgarians. That's it. You are probably part of one of these groups and you thought you were sneaky and smart enough to post this troll comment. Well, think again and...get over it.
It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage work shared by an excellent ( History Marche) channel. Thanks for sharing..episode about (Basil II )emporium preserved eastern Roman (Byzantine ) superpowers
I’m a fan of Samuel he proved to be the most successful of his siblings and clearly must of had a lot of respect from his soldiers to run so many campaigns and victories.
What a wanderfull surprise the Byzantine history is my favourite ! ❤️ and the battle in kledion the numper of enemy soldier who capture the basil was much larger !!!
Basileios It was the Aurelian of his age. The Romans needed emperors like him after the restoration of the empire after reconquering Constantinople from the Latins.
I knew a little about Basil II. Byzantine covered poorly in our history course despite we brought our religion from it. Basil II reminds me of Stalin - like Roman Emperor of the past, he defeated countless foes, he saved the country from literal extinction, he left the Soviet Empire stronger than ever before, Soviet Rome was the greatest super power. But a few decades later his incompetent successors betrayed everything he fought for and the Red Rome crumbled into pieces...
Wouldve been awesome to see Basil II fight against Simeon I, both leaders amazing military tacticians, Simeon having won all of his wars against Byzantium and both leaders being some of the best their nations have had
There used to be a strategy game called (Rise of nations.Thrones and patriots)Look it up.If you can,show the map with the army lines like this game,when you zoom in on the main battle when you trying to show us this,it would be much nicer to we see little soldiers from showing squares.
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🚩 Basil II's persistent and successful war against a strong Bulgarian kingdom under its tsar Samuel established Eastern Roman Empire's domination over the Balkans after four hundred years of tribes and khanates dominating the region. In the east, he scored military victories against the Fatimids and Georgians, as well as extending the empire's influence into Armenia and Syria.
His frugal policies stabilized the treasury and the state, leaving the empire the strongest it has been in centuries, militarily and economically. But for all his achievements he neglected his duty of siring an heir to the throne. This two-hour video is a story about his reign.
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Very first sentence the narrator says "The mid 1900's", when clearly he should have said "The mid 900's". I mean, I'm not usually one to criticize, but the very first sentence? I'm surprised that got past the final edit.
Basil II will always be an exceedingly interesting figure in world history. He isn't talked about enough by people in the west.
The Eastern Roman Empire is always frowned upon, due to the influence of Catholicism and the HRE (Germans) who basically dictated western policy for centuries, not to mention the Venetians effectively destroying the Empire in 1204.
Basil (Basileios in actual Greek) literally means "King-like" and it's still a common name among Greeks due to St Basil as well as this chad of an emperor.
Also Voulgaroctonos (Bulgar-slayer in greek) sounds unbelievably bad-ass.
@@spiritusIRATUS---I can't argue with that. Thanks for responding.
@@brokenbridge6316 I mean, beyond that... The Byzantine empire's long term influence on western European culture and history is at best negligible. We've got our own history that's shaped the societies we live in today. There isn't much of a reason for kids to be taught about the Byzantine empire in western European schools, and unless you get into it on your own spare time - which is mostly unlikely, since there isn't the same kind of media marketing for the Byzantine empire as, say the Sengoku Jidai in Japan - it's unlikely you're ever exposed to it.
Further: I'm very much interested in the Byzantine empire, but Basil II in particular has this internet fanclub fixating disproportionately on how many Bulgars he killed/maimed above all other aspects of his reign, something that's... rather distasteful. Certainly he was probably little worse than plenty of other rulers of his time, but the fact that most people keen to talk about him are so keen on that particular part of his rule probably poisons him a bit in the eyes of other people who might be interested in say, his fiscal policies or other parts of his conquests.
A very interesting, and a surprisingly good leader for a boy emperor. However, his disinterest in having a son or thinking of succession at all really, completely undid everything he fought for. His success was tied to his indisputable legitimacy, and then he ended that line of legitimacy
@@benchild1339---Yeah I can't argue with that. Had he focused on having an heir to the throne we might not have some of his exploits to talk about.
Byzantine history is neglected so much in education. I have a brief lecture I give my students in my Western civilization survey course. So this is great!!
It's some of the most fascinating history there is. Not to mention vital to the development of Western Europe, as the Empire kept many would-be invaders from the East out of Western Europe during much of the medieval period by being a richer, closer target.
@@DamonNomad82also because they were taking the money from them all ;)
So you’re telling me a Eunuch named “Lackapenis” called up a guy named “Ballsac Pokeass” for help? This entire era was a meme.
@@DamonNomad82 The west repaid the favor by destroying any strenght they had to resist the turks, damning the balkans to ceturies of slavery.
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He spent the winter in the town doing administrative duties… that is such an underrated statement.
It’s rated?
A 2-hour long Basil II documentary! Great, now I have a reason to rewatch it.
Is thank to Emperors like basil II that the Roman Empire managed to endure for another 400 years. He was the embodiment of Roman Values.
One can also say he was the reason they lost everything over the next 200
@@fictionles that's indirectly one way of putting it. Never had a worthy successor after his reign for decades.
The general feeling among the Byzantine people is that the prosperity of the empire was connected with the continuity of the Macedonian dynasty.
Unlike Aurelian during the Crisis of the Third Century in the West, he had a worthy successor in Emperor Probus to continue his legacy after his death while Basil's successors failed to maintain the stability of the Byzantine Empire until Alexios I's reign.
Which temporarily reestablish Byzantium from it's decline but by then the damage had already been done in Anatolia by decades of religious rigor from the Sassnids and other Muslim entities. Not to mention the internal wars from Greece and parts of the Empire.
@@fictionles huh?
@@SolidAvenger1290He actively forbade the daughters of his brother from marrying, basically ending his bloodline and ensuring that nobody had any legitimacy after him. All that he achieved was lost because of it.
The Roman Empire was doomed to fail from the start as Augustus was too Good. You could never beat what he did. Yes, you had other great emperors (and this time period I am not good with as Byzantium isn't as interesting as the Roman Empire in my opinion.) but they were too far between ones who only wanted power, were mental or weak.
This is a real treat... probably the best content available on this overshadowed Roman era
Chadius Basilus. It’s never a bad time for a Basil II video.
This is the most
definitive documentary on Basil 2nd anywhere.
Period!!
In a visual medium, anyway. The books by JJ Norwich are fantastic, also.
Basil II is one of the best medieval rulers
Yes and no. His accomplishments were amazing, but his disregard for succession made his feats short lasting
best medieval military geniuses. he was smart in a fight, but he wasn't the smartest politician
@@benchild1339 He thought succession was taken care of by his brother and nephews. But they proved to be sub par... The real huge mistake in the long run, that of course he couldn't have foreseen, is that he started the policy of outsourcing military naval operations to Venice and other Italian naval city states in exchange for hefty priviledges in mariitime commerce, so that he can focus on developing the army. This worked for both sides in the short term, so future emperors continued this policy. But in the long run it led to neglect of the navy and decreased naval capabilities for the Empire. The constant extention of priviledges to Venice and Genoa stifled greek commerce and shrinked the merchant class and taxation income. All in all though Basil the II was a great military leader, a great reformer and a rare case of a Monarch who really went after the rich and benefited the poor.
@@ApollonasKalamarias thinking your succession is secure in your also elderly brother and his zero sons is a dumb idea. He should’ve tried to have a son, period point blank, not that he wasn’t a good emperor. Also, those policies of outsourcing wouldn’t have backfired if there was a strong and legitimate ruler left in his place, not his elderly and inexperienced brother, a brother that basil intentionally gave no power to during his life, thereby leaving his “intended successor” no skills in managing the empire he was left
I'm a bulgarian and I'm very sad to hear that this is your opinion
the amount of times people have fallen for feigned retreats is too damn high!
and the "they're coming at us to surrender" while carrying spears and swords.
◽CONQUEROR like
Trajan
◽REFORMER like
Antoninus Pius
◽TIME in power like
Augustus
Like Pius? Could you enlighten me about what he did reform exactly?
@@luciusdomitiusaurelianus5334 Limiting the power of the rich ,tried to limit the influence and power of the rich and the aristocracy.
Implementation of tax measures ,both emperors implemented tax measures that affected the rich, with the aim of redistributing wealth and strengthening the state.
Tackling corruption and abuse of power, they have tried to tackle corruption and abuse of power within their governments by promoting fair and transparent policies.
@luciusvorenus264 it's sad you know, as an Italian I'd wish to have someone like them
@luciusvorenus264 thank you very much for the informations.
Ceasar (You can't beat him. Whole of gaul, whole of spain, squashed rebellions, became dictator for life (under popular demand), died because he was TOO good at dictating?)
Augustus (Reformed the army, city plans (which were used to 1,000s of years after) and roman roads which are still in use to this day) and the administratum.)
Augustus (I always thought Hadrian did more time...but looking this up he only did 21 years - But maybe a new category for him "Consolidation"))
would win those three catagories hands down. Antoninus was a strong leader but his reforms caused basically everything to fail within a decade after his assassination.
"Basil Lekapenos" is the best eunuch name ever.
No not that basil the one who you know...... lackapenus
It’s as if a joke was created, and had to wait 800 years, for the modern English language to arrive.
Big D Basil
The best Byzantine (Eastern Rome) emperor ever! Great video!
This really does justice to the greatest emperor of the east! Love your work! Please do Edward longshanks in wales sometime!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Basil II embodies what being roman meant, he was not sucessful because he won again and again, almost every single other emperor would had fall over trajans gate, being roman is not about knocking out everybody, but taking hits and staying up
Damn
True roman spirit is losing 5 armies in a row, then summoning 4 more
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If only Basil II was succeeded by at least 3 consecutive competent emperors, the territory he gained would have stabilized and better withstood the Turks invasion of 1070s.
Not even that just one who ruled for 20 years basil empire was left in such a good shape than when the Turks arrived in 1048 the Romans still held the like even after the Norman victory in 1041 maniakes alone nearly took care of that if one competent emperor succeeded basil and ruled from 1024-1050 the empire even with incompetent ones could survive
@@El-Silveryeah. Some of his successors were so incompetent they spent the treasury on shit like golden roof tiles and disbanded the defensive Iberian army of 50000 men
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Hello from GREECE. Basil II is one of our best emperors.
He was Roman
@@TomSeliman99and Greek too. Greece is culturally the most similar modern state to the Late Roman Empire
@@TomSeliman99 well greeks were romans at the time
Turks are more Roman than the Greeks, don't fool yourselves. If the Turks were not Muslim, the whole world would call them the heirs of the Eastern Roman Empire.
@@ekremkarakaya512 how tf are turks more Roman than the people that were Romans for ~1600 years and whose culture the original Latin Romans admired and incorporated into their own?
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Absolutely Loved the Series, Every Detail and The Roman Empire name on the map is cherry on top ❤
Thank u and your people and your hard work for this video, as always once I start watching your videos and its content I cannot stop watching until the end, thanks.
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This 2 hour series brings me great comfort and puts me in my zone. I love the story of Basil the bulgar-slayer. Thank you History Marche for your great work
This series is still going on?
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Wow, your way of explaining history is something wonderfull
I didn't notice the 2 hours passing, Basil had quite the run.
Interesting history and narration, regards from Chennai, India.
We literally have a 2h historic movie in front of us. Just outstanding. I miss Hannibal series too :)).
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0:04 Error. The narrator said “the mid-1900s” not the 900s he was supposed to say.
I just noticed that lmao
“Mid 1900s”? lol. That said, ANOTHER excellent video on an excellent channel. Much appreciated.
Legendary Video ❤
A compilation of the Bulgar Slayer?! Yes please! ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Such a great series!
Basil II is the most Based Byzantine Emperor. Change my mind
Belisarius>
@@abdullaalfazza3736Belisario was never emperor
What is "based"?
*Roman emperor
@@ptolemy7783
Go back to your Mausoleum Ptolemy.
Basil II is one of my favourite emperors. This is why I spent five issues to draw him in my graphic novels.
When you say ‘restorer of the world’, I think you’re talking about Aurelian, who I would also like a three hour video on please!
sadly aurelian only ruled for 5 years rather then 50
@@ilect1690 short and sweet I say.
They have a video on him already. And there aren't enough sources for three hours
@@TomSeliman99 I think there is. A cursory glance online revealed a lot. But I take your point, I think he’s just my favorite because his story feels like a book. He tried everything he could to save Rome and on the end he was betrayed by his best friend. Seems like a metaphor for life somehow.
@@Alfans-Imperator check out Heraclius. A even bigger tragic hero in a much bigger war for the roman empire
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I really enjoyed this. Basil rocked!
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Wewee yes thank you for this!
The greatest Eastern Roman Emperor. In my opinion, no one comes close.
What about justinian
@@Fred_the_1996 I don't think Justinian thought things through most of the time. His decisions to try and retake the West was an expensive maneuver when so many factions were involved and at the same time the Persians were still there in the East ready to move on the Romans at any time. His complete un trust of his greatest general Belisarius was so undeserved. Justinian left the empire in bad shape.
@@deepsouth3319 yeah, you're right, he did a terrible job of supporting Belisarius and was often more preoccupied with building monuments and vanity projects. Had belisarius been born during Basil II's time he'd have taken rome.
@@Fred_the_1996 What a combination that would have been!
@@Fred_the_1996 Belisarius and Basil II would have almost been as great as Augustus and Agrippa
The topographic map is so amazing！！
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III.
A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Greek Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
Michael Psellos was a traitor and a catastrophic figure for the empire.
I mean as epic as the feats where of Basil II in the end you gotta question how many times a rulers army can be ambushed unexpectedly , I mean I knew it was going to happen and I'm still facepalming when it does.
Basil the Based.
Too bad he didn't have a son, and left the empire under his incompetent brother.
I think Basil III traveled more than most modern time people. He went west and east so many times, it's crazy.
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Very nice video thanks for sharing!
Its always the great ones who get unlucky when it comes to succession.
It was a canon event 😔😔
They usually don't get married OR have biological heirs as they probably try to increase their glory and power, not raise a family.
Yeah it really feels that way. Then you get the rare case when a great ruler has a great son, and then you remember the name for a thousand years
Other emperors: "I need a break from administration, it is too stressful. Lemme party"
Justinian and Basil II: "Winter has come, my troops cannot advance much right now. Lemme take a break and focus on administration"
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It breaks my heart that so many people hate the Byzantines/Greeks so much 💔
Who hates Greeks ?
@@Kikinho19 nearly everyone in Europe and Balkans. Especially the Turks.
@@debasishgoswami9896i am from Balkans and its not true at all. Maybe Turks and Albanians.
Not really. Only ultranationalist/chauvunist Turks (40% of the population in Turkey) and 25% of people living in the country where Skopje is the capital hate Byzantines/Greeks. And perhaps 15% of Albanians and 5% of ultranationalist Bulgarians. That's it. You are probably part of one of these groups and you thought you were sneaky and smart enough to post this troll comment. Well, think again and...get over it.
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0:06 1900’s???
i had to immediately pause lol
I had to repeat the line countless times
I had to repeat the same line countless times
@@johnchen3599me to lol so this took place in the 1850s then lol
Ikr
great series
Literally lesson of the day never Entrust some one named Bardas.
A eunuch named lacapenus is hilarious!
lol nice catch
Pls finish Hannibal series
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It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage work shared by an excellent ( History Marche) channel. Thanks for sharing..episode about (Basil II )emporium preserved eastern Roman (Byzantine ) superpowers
En mycket intressant video!
Very good ❤
Please Cover a video over Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC.
I’m a fan of Samuel he proved to be the most successful of his siblings and clearly must of had a lot of respect from his soldiers to run so many campaigns and victories.
I want a strategy game of that period. boardgame or videogame
Ck3
He wasn't buried in the Holy Apostle but in a small chuch near the Theodosian walls, a testament to his piety and modesty.
always good to see some Byzantine stuff, so little films/tv series on the subject, just Paradox games like CK3 or total war series
What a wanderfull surprise the Byzantine history is my favourite ! ❤️ and the battle in kledion the numper of enemy soldier who capture the basil was much larger !!!
Basileios It was the Aurelian of his age. The Romans needed emperors like him after the restoration of the empire after reconquering Constantinople from the Latins.
Basil II is my hero and idol to become
Where is next video about second punic war? Will we wait for next hannibal series as long as he waited for reinforcments?
I knew a little about Basil II. Byzantine covered poorly in our history course despite we brought our religion from it. Basil II reminds me of Stalin - like Roman Emperor of the past, he defeated countless foes, he saved the country from literal extinction, he left the Soviet Empire stronger than ever before, Soviet Rome was the greatest super power. But a few decades later his incompetent successors betrayed everything he fought for and the Red Rome crumbled into pieces...
ALSO MANUEL III WAS GREAT!!! nice video!!!
cool cool thank you
Now I have to watch, treasures of the Byzantine Empire.
Yes
"the decisions fell to basil's eunuch uncle, basil lakapenus'? that's an unfortunate name.
Basil II - the tenth centuries answer to the frequent flyer.
RESPECT
Could you do the battle of the boyne? Major battle that defines Ireland to this day
woww ive never been so early
What is the song at the beginning?
Wouldve been awesome to see Basil II fight against Simeon I, both leaders amazing military tacticians, Simeon having won all of his wars against Byzantium and both leaders being some of the best their nations have had
and at the Battle of Kleidion, the remainder of Samuel I's men lost their eyes and hands as a penalty for waging war against the Roman Empire.
Mid 1900s? I didn't know the E.Roman Empire live that long. You mean the mid 900's. 0:05
Now we need a new episode on Hannibal
“And the Byzantines achieved total surprise.”
A phrase not heard often enough for my taste.
One day boys.
What software do you use? thanks
There used to be a strategy game called (Rise of nations.Thrones and patriots)Look it up.If you can,show the map with the army lines like this game,when you zoom in on the main battle when you trying to show us this,it would be much nicer to we see little soldiers from showing squares.
Thank god that “talking to guys about Rome” meme died out