Timeline of the Roman and Byzantine Emperors

Rome. The state that turned from tiny settlements around the Palatine Hill in central Italy into a vast empire that ruled most of western europe and mediteranean for centuries and formed the framework for todays states.
Let us get into a journey through time, from Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, to the final ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Along the way, we'll encounter both great and terrible emperors, and witness golden and tumultuous ages.

The map shows the territory controlled by the emperor at the end of his reign.

When two or more emperors ruled jointly, it is indicated by a white line between their names.

Images are from Wikipedia.

[MrMarsh]

I find it bizarre that the last western Roman Emperor was named Romulus Augustulus and the last for the east was Constantine. It's like they knew the end was near and wanted to bring it back full circle.

[connormclernon]

I’m more fascinated by the fact that we have a reasonable idea what most Western Roman emperors looked like because of the statues

[LastDamage]

It's fascinating that even though the Roman Empire was far from being largest in the world, it was the only one to ever control the whole Mediterranean and have a lasting influence that shaped the continent and the Western world.

[altairiel]

This doesn't even count the 700+ years of the Roman Kingdom and only the turning point of the Republic. Two thousand years of culture and history. These past few months, I've really fallen in love with Rome. Absolutely amazing

[twobrotherspictures]

And yet it is amazing how long this state suffered blows of fate, remaining one of the most powerful powers of that time.

[setyantomuhammad]

Imagine being able to travel from London to Jerusalem and still being in the same country, no matter if you were in Syria, Italy, Greece, Egypt, England, France, or Spain, you were in Rome still the whole time.

[averagecomicsenjoyer]

Early Roman Emperors: 🗿🌿
Late Byzantine Emperors: 🪙🪪👑☦️

[justinianthegreatandnerd]

Constantine XI. A ultimate chad, didn’t hide behind his troops or flee Constantinople, he fought and died with his empire after him.

[kidnappedmona]

"I found Rome a city of clay and left it a city of marble"

- Augustus Caesar

[aetu]

" Basil II the *Bulgar Slayer* "
Now that's a badass name

[egereustheus]

Ancient China and the Roman Empire communicated with each other through the Silk Road, and the two countries often gave gifts to each other. There was a deep friendship between the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire, the Tang Dynasty and the Byzantine Empire.

[wagomus]

"As my kingdom falls, i shall fall with it."
-Constantine XI

[davidesguario]

Constantine XI does not get the praise he deserves. He was the last of the Emperors of the Romans, and he chose to defend his City to the last breath, when he could have run.

[JoaquinCampana]

Music used:
Final Days of Rome
Armada
Molto Piratissimo
Final Days of Rome (again)
All composed by Two Steps From Hell. You're welcome

[adityabanerjee]

There's something very meaningful and epic about this particular video. With the busts, the music and the timeline, altogether it entails the greatness of the Roman Empire in a very grand, pictorial yet simple manner. Amazing work. 👏🏻

[alfredthepatientxcvi]

"No emperor should outlive his empire", Constantine XI. The last emperor of the Romans at his last charge against the Ottomans.

[dumepwkjepsak]

Roman Emperor : Sculpture and coin
Byzantine Emperor : Weird painting and coin

[Sharad]

One of the absolute best videos on YouTube I find myself returning to over and over again

[znanystreamer]

Majorian is underrated, he reformed empire tax system so it actually earned money, subjugated visigots after their rebellion, same for gauls and almost got rid of vandals (if not bribery he would actually do that) and honestly if he wasn't murdered by his general that though this is best time to take over, when the empire had really powerful and good emperor that was capabale of restoring it maybe Empire would last as long as Byzantium.

[Korijenkins]

Some fun perspective as to how long this empire lasted. Europe didn’t have paper when the Roman Empire started, and 39 years after it ended Columbus sailed for the Americas.