Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)

Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?

This video details the strategic maneuvers and decisive victory of Roman Caesar Galerius over Sasanian King Narsa in the late 3rd century, showcasing the intricate political landscape and military tactics of the time. Through cunning...

This video describes Emperor Aurelian's strategic military campaign against Zenobia and the Palmyrene Empire in the 3rd century AD. It highlights Aurelian's meticulous planning, tactical brilliance, and diplomatic acumen in defeating...

Trier, Germany's oldest city, was founded in 18 BC under Roman Emperor Augustus and became a center for Christianity under Constantine the Great, with its Roman streets, baths, and amphitheater reflecting its ancient heritage. The city’s...

The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of...

I didn’t want to make this video, for a long time. Not because Constantine XI is some drab old king bogged down in meaningless politics, of course, but because I was honestly afraid that I wouldn’t be able to do this story justice,...

Constantinople was one of the most important cities in history, linking Europe and Asia for over a thousand years. Founded by Emperor Constantine and known as the “New Rome,” it became the capital of the mighty Byzantine Empire. Its...

Æthelstan, Aethelstan, or Athelstan as I think it's pronounced. Quite a lot of political intrigue going on before William, as it turns out. Wish I could've touched on that "Great Heathen Army" I keep hearing about. But seriously, this...

In the second of a new series, James Payne and Joanne Shurvell combine their love of Art and Travel, as they look at less well known museums in cities around the world. In "Great Art Cities Explained: Paris", we look at three small...

Join Constantine Tsang and the ANSMET team on their NASA-funded quest to uncover meteorites in Antarctica.

Join Constantine Tsang and the ANSMET team on their NASA-funded quest to uncover meteorites in Antarctica.

Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England

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