Basil the Peasant Emperor: Byzantium's Golden Age | Macedonian Dynasty 1

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Macedonian Dynasty (Age of Empires IV, 867–1056 CE) episode 1. We cover the rise of Basil I from peasant to Byzantine emperor, as well as other emperors of this dynasty. We discuss Constantinople, the hippodrome (AoE4 landmark), Greek fire, Byzantine court politics, Leo the Wise, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 That's So Byzantine... 02:15 Founding the Dynasty (Basil I) 18:06 Rebirth of the Empire 24:15 Hippodrome of Constantinople 31:10 Notable Emperors 41:38 Greek Fire 45:08 Oracles of Leo the Wise

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