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Basil II (976-1025) The Bulgar Slayer and His Great Rule

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Basil II nicknamed the Bulgar Slayer is a Byzantine Emperor from the Macedonian dynasty 958 – 1025 , the son of Emperor Romanos II...
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Heraclius (610-641) His Fight Against The Persians and Rise of Arabic Power

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The Byzantine Empire was taken over by Emperor Heraclius in 610 who ruled until 641. He came to power by overthrowing his predecessor Phocas....
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The Story of Constantine VII (913-959) The Purple-born

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Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos was the fourth Emperor of the Macedonian dynasty of the Byzantine Empire, reigning from 913 to 959. He was the son of...
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The Journey of Basil I (867–886) The Macedonian From Peasant to Emperor

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Basil I, 811 - 886 was one of the greatest Emperors of tge Byzantium Empire and the founder of the Macedonian Dynasty. The birthplace...
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3 Most Influential Events From Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

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Throughout human history, many events have shaped our world into the complex mesh of ethnicities, cultures and civilizations it is today. With that said,...
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Alexander Nevsky and The Battle on the Ice 1242 AD (Video)

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Learn the details about the Battle on the Ice from this video. It is an accurate animation showing the campaign and battle movement by...
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History of the Great Heathen Army

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Introduction: As a result of the dishonorable death of the legendary Viking king Ragnar Lothbrok by the hands of king Aella of Northumbria, his sons...
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History of the Gladiators and The Blood Behind Their Past

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Gladiators or swordsmen got their name derived from the sword gladius. They were a form of blood sport entertainment in the Republic of Rome...
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History of the Medieval Cuisine

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The shift in what was consumed commonly throughout Medieval Europe cane in late antiquity and early Medieval ages, as it shifted from meats and...
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History of the Seljuk Empire

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The Seljuk Empire derived its name from Seljuk Beg, the grandparent of the creator of the Seljuk Empire and of the Seljuk dynasty -...
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History of the Teutonic Order

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Beginning Origins of the Teutonic Order date back to 1190 in Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem as hospitallers to aid Christians on their way to pilgrimage...
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History of the Varangian Guard and Their Effectiveness

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The Varyags of Miklagaard, also more commonly known as the Varangian Guard of Constantinople (hence the runic markings in Hagia Sophia). They were an...
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