Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4

🚩 By the end of the 10th, Emperor Basil realized he cannot fight a two-front war. So he began consolidating his position against the Fatimids in the east and shifted his focus west. Between the years 998 and 1004, Basil the Bulgar Slayer began the destruction of the Bulgarian Empire.

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

🎼 Music:
Instinct - Bensound
Impact Allegretto - Kevin MacLeod
Crypto - Kevin MacLeod
Epidemic Sounds
Volatile Reaction - Kevin MacLeod
Filmstro

#history #documentary #medieval

[HistoryMarche]

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[angelosdaresis]

In 1018, Basil II the Bulgar Slayer deliberately embarked upon a pilgrimage to Athens directly after his final victory over the Bulgarians for the sole purpose of worshipping at the Parthenon, where at those times resided the Church of Panagia Atheniotissa. His view of the Parthenon unwittingly mirrored that of those who originally constructed it: as a monument for the celebration of a military triumph over “barbarians”.

[nenenindonu]

The Macedonian Dynasty has be one of if not the most competent house of the ERE producing likes of Basil II, Nikephoros Phokas, John Tzimiskes etc.

[Iamnotracistlmao]

This relentless campaigning of Basil II is what makes him my favorite Eastern Roman Emperor. Like he suffered a lot of setbacks but he NEVER gave up. Surely he took some breaks but he always came back to finish the task with great energy. Not the most naturally talented military general but his hardwork made him a brilliant emperor

[qehlqlb]

As always, another quality video, as an Iranian, thank you very much for supporting the subtitles of other languages ​​of the world, such as (Persian).

[btxvqtk]

Can't wait for the next part on Basil's conquests. Your battle videos are so exciting.

[sipanica]

Congratulations to the artists on the details :). I live in Skopje, literally where you draw the Bulgarian camp :) And btw fording of Vardar river is actually quite easy.

[majorianus]

And i love how its called the Roman Empire there! We need to spread the awareness

[agustinfigueroa]

Now that you've made a video about the Civil War I'd really like to think you are going to cover more conflicts in America. I've dreamed for so long to have the Pacific War of 1879-1884 covered in this channel. Congratulations on your hard work as always! Love from 🇨🇱

[georgiancountryball]

I like how this was released 2 days after I finished watching the entire series till this point

[Spartan_Disiplin]

Let me tell you, Tsar Samuel is one of the most formidable enemy that Eastern Rome has ever faced. Whenever odds are stacked in the Romans' favor and the Bulgarian Empire nearly finished, Tsar Samuel makes an unexpected move like a wizard pulling a rabbit out of his hat and saves the day.

[danielsantiagourtado]

You come through again man! Suggestion: Do the Conquest of Granada by the Catholic monarchs, the glorious end to the Reconquista!

[danielsantiagourtado]

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[Kimmerios-lu]

It's not eveyday that I discover such a detailed and meticulous work in historical matters.

[ravenlord]

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[KHK]

Amazing video as always! love these Roman series!

[robbabcock_]

Thanks for another fantastic documentary! ⚔🔥👏

[colokan]

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[fiohqhe]

Very nice work, I look forward to see the next part.

[Antaragni]

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