Revival of the Medieval Roman Empire - Byzantine Reconquista DOCUMENTARY
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Published 2022-12-29
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Roman, Byzantine and Medieval history continues with an episode on the Byzantine Reconquista - a period between the Early Muslim Expansions and the Rise of the Seljuks during which the Eastern Roman Empire managed to reconquer a number of regions under the rule of the Macedonian dynasty, as Nikephoros II Phokas, John I Tzimiskes and Basil II retook parts of the Balkans and the Middle East from the Slavs and the Arabs.
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Siege of Antioch 1097-98 - • Siege of Antioch 1097-98 - First Crus...
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Rise of Bulgaria - Battle of Tryavna 1190 - • Rise of Bulgaria - Events leading to ...
Sack of Constantinople 1204 - • Sack of Constantinople 1204 - Fourth ...
Battle of Adrianople 1205 - • Battle of Adrianople 1205 - Fourth Cr...
Battle of Klokotnitsa 1230 - • Battle of Klokotnitsa 1230 - Medieval...
How the Romans Retook Constantinople - Pelagonia 1259: • How the Romans Retook Constantinople ...
What Was Lost in the Sack of Constantinople - • What Was Lost in the Sack of Constant...
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Byzantine Empire Strikes Back - Battle of Nikiou 646 - • Byzantine Empire Strikes Back - Battl...
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The video was made by Lito Areta and MalayArcher (youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), while the script was developed by Leo Stone. This video was narrated by Officially Devin ( / @offydgg & / @gameworldnarratives )
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All Comments (21)
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Boys we have to restore the Byzantine empire
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The byzantine empire to me is the most fascinating empire in the middle ages, beset by enemies on all side and within, however there was always that small ember of the dream of Rome, yet all they could do was rage against the dying of the light.
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The Byzantine Golden Age really began with Michael III. Everyone focuses on him being a drunkard but his reign was incredibly successful. Makes me wonder whether the sources were trying to smear his reputation in order to make Basil I and the Macedonian Dynasty look better in comparison....
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As a Greek, thank you for covering this most interesting time. The eastern roman empire is often overlooked and massively underrated. Thank you.
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“Enough highground to make Obi-Wan cry with joy” - this is the reason why I subscribed to you guys!
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This is really interesting, even as a Muslim. I had this false notion that after the Byzantines lost the Levant and Egypt, they were this weak dying empire. Funny enough, they lasted for 800 more years, and I’m glad this video educated me to understand why. Amazing how they held on. Great documentary as always!
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1hour and 46minutes of Byzantine history is quite a blessing. I never thought the day would come that a non-Greek youtube channel would devote so much effort into Byzantine history. Much appreciated K&G.
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It’s crazy that even after the Seljuks invade, the Roman Empire still manages to bounce back and have yet another golden age with the Komnenian restoration. The empire simply refused to die. Even when it actually died 1204 it still came back and lasted 200 more years.
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Everytime a byzantine documentary ends I can't help but hear the phrase "There once was a dream... A dream called rome" and then i legitimately shed some tears
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21:28 „After nearly 150 years the imperial eagle flew over Crete once more“ gave me goosebumps all over
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Y’all’s long form documentaries are way better than most documentaries anywhere else, keep up the amazing work!!
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From the beginning of time to the end. From the Mycenaeans to Classical Greece , Hellenistic period , roman empire , Byzantine empire to the heroes of 1821 and 1940 counting 3.700 years of culture, philoshophy, science, literature, music, and wars. Proud of my ancestors
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It’s hard to watch Basil’s first failure but so satisfying to watch his rise. Shame he never had an son.
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glad to see that k&g didn't abandon the byzantine reconquista series
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The assassination of Nikephoros II Phokas is said to have played out in a far more dramatic fashion: John and a few close allies were allowed into the imperial bedchamber, where they attempted to cut the emperor to pieces in his bed. They panicked when they found the bed to be empty. Unfortunately, one of them noticed Nikephoros as he stirred, awakened by the noise of their assault on his bed, as he had been sleeping on the floor at the foot of his icon stand. The assassins proceeded to kill him.
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The Eastern empire is something else, so much history there. Rises and falls. Intrigue and drama. Strength and innovation. So much to enjoy across its millennia long existence.
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Restitutor Orbis (Aurelian), Optimus Princeps (Trajan), Pale White Death of the Saracens (Nikephoros II Phokas) and Bulgar Slayer (Basil II) are some of the best titles ever. GigaChads
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A classic King’s and Generals documentary. Well researched and presented, and much appreciated.
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Absolutely Fascinated with Byzantine history
