Byzantine Empire (330-628) - Chapter 1: From Constantine to Heraclius

The first video of three which explores the history of the Eastern Roman Empire, more commonly called the Byzantine Empire. In this video, we will explore the foundations of the empire, its early history, Justinian's reconquest and the chaos experienced after his death.

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Sources for Information
https://www.britannica.com/place/Byzantine-Empire
https://www.unrv.com/government/byzantine.php
https://www.thebyzantinelegacy.com/theodosian-walls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5zYpWcz1-E&t=288s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSeRMy6sbA&t=186s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8tavupAl5g&t=631s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P0QSxlnI&t=117s

Music used:
Caesarion - Jonatan Järpehag
Welcome to Constantinople - Andreas Waldetoft
Actium - Jonatan Järpehag
The Siege - Jonatan Järpehag
Civil War - Jonatan Järpehag
Nightwatch - Jonatan Järpehag
The Byzantine Empire - Andreas Waldetoft



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