Reconstruction of Samuil of Bulgaria
We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer.
Period: 1004-1019
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Basil II at the walls of Ohrid (pinterest)
Basil II in generic action (worldhistoryplus.com)
Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000.
Period: 997-1004
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The Balkans 976 AD
We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East.
Period: 990-997
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Basil II (from ‘Rulers of the Byzantine Empire’ published by KIBEA)
Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let’s get to know him.
Period: 976-996
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Nomisma histamenon of Basil II (Constantine VIII on right, Dumbarton Oaks)
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