Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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This stream is an extra special episode to mark a millennium since the death of one of the Great emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire, Basil II 'the Bulgar-slayer'. Featuring Byzansimp, Romaboo Ramblings, Project Glorious and Schwerpunkt.

Chapters:
00:00 The Sources
32:45 Overview AD 976 - 1025
01:05:00 Italy Under Basil II
02:18:36 Rebellions
03:11:00 The Bulgar-slayer
04:15:07 Basil Goes East
05:17:30 Laws, Varangians and Dynasty
07:31:37 Basil the Man, the Legend

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