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Ancient History

Great Emperors of the Byzantine (Roman) Empire

Hayden Chakra - June 24, 2025 0

In 476, the entire Roman west collapsed. Mass migrations from the north by the Germanic and Gothic tribes sowed chaos from Dalmatia all the...

Modern History

The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake and How it Almost Totally Destroyed Lisbon

Hayden Chakra - June 23, 2025 0

An interesting video presentation about the earthquake that struck Lisbon on November 1st 1755. The event is known as the Great Lisbon Earthquake which...

Medieval History

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

Hayden Chakra - June 23, 2025 0

Basil II nicknamed the Bulgar Slayer is a Byzantine Emperor from the Macedonian dynasty 958 – 1025 , the son of Emperor Romanos II...

Modern History

The Serbian Struggle for Independence

Hayden Chakra - June 22, 2025 0

The Serbian struggle for independence began in 1804, in the first Serbian uprising under the leadership of Djordje Petrovic (Karadjordje), in Orasac. It lasted...

Ancient History

Theodosius I (392-395) The Last Roman Emperor of East and West

Hayden Chakra - June 22, 2025 0

Theodosius I was a Roman Emperor from 379 until his death in 395. During his reign, Theodosius was forced to lead two bloody civil...

Medieval History

Heraclius (610-641) His Fight Against The Persians and Rise of Arabic Power

Hayden Chakra - June 21, 2025 0

The Byzantine Empire was taken over by Emperor Heraclius in 610 who ruled until 641. He came to power by overthrowing his predecessor Phocas....

Ancient History

Constantine the Great and His Rule

Hayden Chakra - June 21, 2025 0

Constantine the Great was undoubtedly one of the greatest Emperors. He is the one who led the Empire through a major transition: before him,...

Medieval History

The Story of Constantine VII (913-959) The Purple-born

Hayden Chakra - June 20, 2025 0

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...

Medieval History

The Journey of Basil I (867–886) The Macedonian From Peasant to Emperor

Hayden Chakra - June 20, 2025 0

Basil I, 811 - 886 was one of the greatest Emperors of tge Byzantium Empire and the founder of the Macedonian Dynasty. The birthplace...

Ancient History

3 Most Influential Events From Ancient History

Hayden Chakra - June 19, 2025 0

Throughout human history, many events have shaped our world into the complex mesh of ethnicities, cultures and civilizations it is today. With that said,...

Ancient History

3 Most Influential Events From Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Hayden Chakra - June 19, 2025 0

Throughout human history, many events have shaped our world into the complex mesh of ethnicities, cultures and civilizations it is today. With that said,...

Ancient History

The History of the Hittite Civilization and Empire

Hayden Chakra - June 18, 2025 2

The Hittite Civilization The Middle-East has been at the forefront of humanities growth, seeing the development of countless civilizations from the coasts of Syria to...