Herakleios is dead. The man who saved the Roman Empire from Persia left his successors a state no less devastated than during the 610s. Is it the end of the Empire? No. Following a year of political uncertainty, the grandson of Herakleios, Konstas II, took up the reins of government at only 10 years old and surprisingly paved the way for the Empire’s survival. His son and grandson followed his example and continued the struggle against the Caliphate. Sadly, the grandson of Konstas, Justinian II, brought his own downfall by being overly despotic at times and started an anarchic two decades of political instability. The Romans were so distracted that the Arabs advanced all the way to Constantinople’s doorstep…
Sorry if this seems like a cliffhanger but this is where season 1 of Eastern Rome Summarized ends. Season 2 will be back soon, but I need a small break from producing these vids non stop. Hope you understand. However, I do have a special vid coming up so I won’t be absent for too long!
Music used in the video:
Christodoulos Halaris – A widow’s son is ill
Capella Romana – Kontakion of the Mother of God (Mode Plagal IV)
Christodoulos Halaris – Kai Allos Tou Aftou, Fthorikos Diapason Kai
Thanks so much for watching!
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A quick comment on the quality of the video:
So yes I finally augmented the video audio, yay, but you might notice that there are several points where the video and audio fail to sync. That happened a bit when I first started making these videos, but since then I have solved the problem with my video editor, or at least I thought so. I struggled with the syncing problem on this video for a few days but in the end it just got way too frustrating, so I gave up. Sorry if this seems I don't care about my own videos, but that's not the case. I just have a limit for my patience. But I will find a new video editor for the next video.
Finally!! this is what unbiased history should have done a long time ago, a long time ago, but finally… finally someone who closes a part of the history of Rome with a gold medal. congrats 👏👏👏
Umayyads : Nooo you can't just reduce our massive fleet to ashes >:0
Byzantines : hehe ελληνική φωτιά go brrrrrr
Ha, nice AC: Odyssey reference at 11:53
amazing
Awesome video!! Although you missed out on some interesting details like Constans II's diplomatic mission to China in 643 and also the unknown fact that Constans II had a twin brother that he mutilated. You also didn't really explain the theory of why Constans was killed. Anyway, you can mention Byzantium and China's relations next time when discussing the era of Michael VII and Alexios I. On the other hand, you surely true enough became Unbiased History's successor!
Your series inspire to think over and over again to create one day illustrated book that would narrated life and rule of Emperors in Justinianic Dynasty, starting the story with reign of Anastasius and ending it with Maurice tragic end.My concept is to do something like Suetonius The Twelve Caesars but with emperors of this period.As Suetonius I would also included semi-historical episodes and legends connected with these emperors whom I think people might find amusing too.All Emperors would had its own chapter except Justinian who would be given 3:rise-decline-and demise,as his reign is far better recorded in detail than of those others(as you surely know 🙂 ).All the best.
Great vid lad, the Byzantine channel we needed but please next time don't add music and I recommend you to invest in a better mic. Keep up the good work!
comfy vid
Truly great drawings
Ur voice is too quiet and the music is so loud i had to rely on the captions. Otherwise this video is fascinating and I really like it
Oh, the three stooges of Philippikos, Artemios and Theodosios the Taxman never cease to entertain me. Thank heavens, Leon III steps in next (Isaurian dynasty all the way 👯♀️) 😆
Great vid!
Where have you been I am waiting for your new video
Great video. Lower the music for the next vid. Are you planning on doing The Roman Republic all the way to the fall after Byzantium?
I think if Eastern Rome were in Middle earth, they wouldve chosen the moment the orcs were invading to have a civil war.
I love your videos but sometimes I think you speak just a bit too fast. Also, sometimes you dont keep the picture on the screen long enough for me to read the caption. Come on, you worked so hard on the art portion, I want to appreciate it properly without having to pause.
amazing video gal!!!
also its very nice to see that yuo too like assasin creed series like…me!!!
I don't even know what kind of accent that is but I like hearing it talk about ancient history and so I wanted to say great work and here's to your success
👍 Great video! Learned a lot from this!
Funny how the massive failure of the Romans is always their civil wars, wonder what it would have been like to live in those times.
It’s so depressing to see the Muslims almost conquering Konstantinya 😢😢😢😢
getting their asses whooped, both on land and at sea in 674, is hardly "annoying", i'd say :)))
also, the drawings are super funny. particularly the one where the arabs gets some ygron pyr right to the face :)))
as always, love the content
All the Heraclians were competent emperors.
Heraclius, Constans ii, Constantine IV, Justinian ii & Leon iii deserve a Movie…
Heraclius might have been the only emperor to have died from rabies