Battle of Orontes, 994⚔️ Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 2) ⚔️ Byzantium Documentary

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🚩 Basil II Playlist: • Basil II, the Bulgar S...
🚩 After his debacle at the Gates of Trajan, Basil has come into his own over the years. He defended Constantinople and had successfully managed the civil war in Anatolia, the Fatimid invasion in the east, and had made inroads into Bulgaria as well.
🚩 I work with History Rhymes / @historyrhymes1701 on this series and am very happy with how it's shaping up. We have 5 episodes completed and another 2 in the making. The 7 episodes in total will document the fascinating rule of Basil II and cover some of the key battles during his reign.
📢 Narrated by David McCallion
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[@cmachinist]

I'm I the only person who can't stop laughing at the notion of there being a eunuch whos name is pronounced lack-a-penos?

[@georgezachos7322]

Probably. I'm very familiar with the name and up to when I read it in your comment, I never even considered it in that format.

[@johndough1703]

Nah, I LOLed immediately. Simulation confirmed, yet again.

[@ofmanyone]

Historians just trolling us.

[@davidhughes8357]

Understand. Also after hearing names that end with ASS so many times it has to make one laugh a bit. LOL

[@treverblanco]

I've thought that through a few videos. It's nice to know I'm not alone 😌

[@FlashPointHx]

Can't wait till you get to Kleidion - thats such an eye opening battle!

[@anshdeulkar2004]

Hi Flash Point History! It's a surprise seeing you here. Loved your series on Justinian! :)

[@Fenniks-]

Your documentary on the battle of Kleidion was great!

[@HistoryMarche]

Kleidion will feature in part 5 or 6. There will be 7 episodes total. Great to see you here man!

[@DeadSanto123]

@@HistoryMarche Love it thank you

[@g.d.1722]

Eye-popping is more like it ...

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

“This is where the fun begins.” - Basil II

[@adamziliani]

Awesome

[@derrickstorm6976]

A man of culture, I see

[@user-xc6co3ur2v]

Basil the Armenian decided to steal land that was never his and made Kaloyan crush the Romans.

[@brokenbridge6316]

I find Basil II a really curious n interesting character. So please keep up this great series on him.

[@adamziliani]

Great work from these guy’s 🙋‍♂🥊🥊😊

[@geordiejones5618]

He seems like the only person who grew up in the purple who molded himself into a very capable leader. A weaker ruler might have lost it all but he pushed back on all fronts domestic and foreign. Reminds me of Julian 600 years earlier.

[@brokenbridge6316]

@@adamziliani---Agreed

[@brokenbridge6316]

@@geordiejones5618---This guy also probably helped to ensure the Byzantines stayed around for a little while longer too.

[@redtesla]

I always take a quick look at the comments before I start a video... Thanks for changing this from a documentary, to a documentary in which I'm snickering every few seconds. Lol

[@thegreekguy1124]

Basil is one of the most competent leaders of Hellenic history. He is surely one of,if not,the best Byzantine emperor up there with Justinian,Heraclius and Alexios Komnenos. Personally,he is top 10 Roman emperors in general too

[@aleksk4151]

he is like the medieval Alexander the Great

[@markfahey3023]

@@aleksk4151 more like Phillip 2 or Aurelian than Alexander

[@wankawanka3053]

@@aleksk4151 more like a phillip

[@npp71]

Serbs! 😎

[@lettucearsebiscuits8375]

You often forget Alexios' son John. No doubt greater than both his father and son, who are also great men themselves.

[@wedgeantillies66]

Basil II, certainly received a very rigorous and exhaustive training in the art of war, during his early years as emperor experiencing victory and defeat in equal measure. Learning the value of speed and surprise, methodical conquest and having a formidable savage force of dedicated shock troops to help win his future victories that would gain him the title of Bulgar Slayer.

[@aleksk4151]

It is SO SO INTERESTING to watch this. Basil's struggles . Bulgarian resilience, Arabs lashing in the south, Georgian aggression appeased and alliance with Russians and how he overcame everything .

[@itzikashemtov6045]

Those weren't Russians, Mostly Slavic tribes, The Rus were far on the north and not yet expanded until the next century, Also the early line of the Ruriks were mostly Germanic.

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

Alexandros??? You are HERE again trying to spread hour Propaganda? LOL. Basileios WRECKED the Vulgars my friend, never forget that ;) One of many Hellenic "Specials" for you neighbors 😃

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@aleksk4151 Your little subtle references that try to hail the bulgars & diminish the Hellenes that absolutely WRECKED you are hilarious! Im always here to put you in your place Alexandros! Never forget that the reason you gave a Greek name is because your Ancestors were Wrecked by those Romioi Greeks who also baptized you, gave you an alphabet, gave you a religion, named your Capital, gave you your Democracy of today, gave you your Church Architecture, Orthodox Liturgies, Hagiographies, Icons, and everything else that is part of your culture today 😃 Be grateful my Vulgar friend & try not to diminish your Hellenic teachers & ex rulers 👍

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@aleksk4151 You don’t speak honestly, minor battles are funny…but DECISIVE VICTORIES that enslave your Entire population, now those are Epic 😃 Hope you can see 👀 the difference 😉 Bye Now my Orthodox friend Alexandros from Sofia 🇬🇷

[@rayzas4885]

​@itzikashemtov6045 The Ruriks already took slavic wives and were deeply submerged in rus culture at that point. This is the late 10th century, not the mid 9th century, when they were just back water invaders.

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

@historymarche wonderful series . basil ii one of the best rulers and commanders of the roman empire. thank you historymarche for creating these videos. appreciate all your hard work and and dedication. a fan from Sri Lanka.

[@KHK001]

Great Basil II part2! I'm loving this series thanks HM!

[@intellectz644]

The visualizations and interpretations of a period that was of big significance, yet not thoroughly covered by the available sources is very appreciated. Can't wait for the next part!

[@MrAllanstuart]

Well done, as always! Many thanks for the care and depth, and the pace of presentation is excellent. Cheers!

[@mistertok1]

Another awesome video! Love the tidbits of history that I learn on this channel! The Byzantine era is one of my favorites, def looking forward to part 3!!!

[@matandaniel1]

Great episode! still waiting for new Hannibal vs Rome episodes tho :(

[@adamziliani]

Me too

[@i.k.5822]

one of the longest wars in human history is that between Bulgaria and Byzantine. Great respect for both glorious and worthy opponenets.

[@bigj3086]

What a great channel. I wish I was in a position to donate more than a sub and thumbs up. I would never know any of this amazing history if not for HM. I tell as many people as I can! Thank you and Brovo!

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

Basil ii one of the greatest rulers of roman empire. Known as a Bulger slayer .he lost his first battle vs bulgars. But came back strongly and defeated and conquered the bulgars. Also his rule is consolidation of the empire. I learned he also expanded towards asia. One of the best rulers. Thank you for creating these videos for us and keep learning historical things. A huge fan of you from Sri Lanka ❤️. Love you history marche. 🤍💙

[@paprskomet]

Not known as bulgar slayer in his own times though. He did used victory title in classical roman style scythicus hovewer. .

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

@@paprskomet yes that title added by later historians or rulers.

[@johntitor1256]

@@paprskomet Yes, he was the Purple-Born in his time.

[@paprskomet]

@@johntitor1256yes, and also Basil junior under which name he is most often mentioned and even used it himself in his laws

[@aleksk4151]

He lost at Sredec, at Trajan gates and at Pernik twice. Krakra a Bulgarian warrior from Pernik twice defeated Basil in 1004 and 1016 when Basil besieged the city and Basil threw everything at him and after realising he couldn't beat Krakra he tried to diplomatically win his heart by promising rich gifts and nice treatment to all Bulgars which Krakra declined.

[@davexorus9836]

This is a great series. Basil was very competent leader if his successors acted rightly they would be able to retake at least Egypt and Sicily. Also thank you as Georgian as I see there is signs that you would cover, our clashes with this great emperor and not hide like other channels

[@davexorus9836]

@@alejandrokaplan1984 Basil left very strong and experienced army after him this army just disbanded because the ruling class decided that no enemy left to deal with. Also the imperial treasure was full. Don't forget also In Egypt and Levantine lands were sizable Christian population. This was only on situation if basills successor would be worthy of Imperial regalia. Also I think basil made one mistake when occupied Georgian lands and conquered Armenia he made Georgians his enemies when he had possibility to have us allies and eliminating Armenians as state which would be useful as buffer it had showed up in future when Seljuk Turks appeared.

[@apparentlyjeremy]

@@davexorus9836 I thought basil’s veterans were defeated at azaz under the moron emperor romanos iii

[@histguy101]

@@apparentlyjeremy Basil's veterans were still fighting 50 years later?!

[@histguy101]

@@davexorus9836 Egypt was no longer a wealthy country by this period, and the Byzantines were generally allies to Egypt.

[@syedtahaahmed3208]

@@histguy101 who said it was no longer a wealthy country?

[@trentondamm194]

AWSOME video guys!!! I Love all the details from the sieges to the battles!!! 👏👏 Please keep up the splendid work on this Documentary, for I am very interested in Basil II and his many campaigns throughout his Emprearial reign. How many parts are you guys making, if I my ask??

[@karthikparameswaran7813]

Thanks for the documentary on the Battle of Apamea.

[@prosagon]

The life of Basil II one of the greatests Roman emperor being covered by HistoryMarche!!! Excellent 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@chrismckay5005]

At work I've been listening to the History of Byzantium podcast on spotify and the episodes I was listening to last week were the same topics as this video! Thanks so much! It's like a companion video lol

[@FreeFallingAir]

You know, it's stuff like at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1011">16:51</a> when y'all posted those footnotes with background info and prominent events of the political landscape of the time that's endearing. Thanks for all the hard work you all put into these. I think I can speak for all when I say thank you and keep them coming. edit: Coming back after 6 months

[@markosboy82]

As I always say... HistoryMarch is the best historical battle channel. Its just always AMAZING!!! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE RECREATINS OF THE BATTLES FOR INDEPENDENCE IN SOUTH AMERICA!

[@LewisPulsipher]

Minor correction: the Dardanelles are at the Aegean, the straits at the Black Sea end of the waterway are the Bosporus.

[@GreenMarkoulis13]

Great video! Thanks for covering this topic

[@JimLink]

Please keep up this great series on Basil II.

[@messner4]

Great videos! I love the animation and the map zoom. Keep it up!

[@catsnads01]

Fascinating stuff, thank you!

[@gtabgvideo7597]

Waiting for the next part! You're doing great history videos!

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History March and BazBattles - two of the best channels on KZbin. Excellent

[@hiskakun2276]

Please, continue this series!

[@kppphd]

Fantastic. Well done and thank you.

[@jsudlow12]

This channel is just so good

[@alexanderkazakov9861]

Great video. Thank you from Bulgaria. Since a child I've read and loved what my ancestors did against probably the most powerful eastern roman emperor!

[@vilijamkil5937]

RESPECT TO BULGARIA! WONDERFUL MIX OF TURKS GIPSIES AND MONGOLS!

[@ivanbalabanski2942]

@@vilijamkil5937 You are definitely from the Balkans xD. Cannot say which country, but definitely from the Balkans.

[@vilijamkil5937]

@@ivanbalabanski2942 no bro, bulgaria is respected worldwide

[@boranates1320]

​@@vilijamkil5937 You are turkish not bulgar

[@vilijamkil5937]

@@boranates1320 im korean

[@whitechocolateman1088]

This is the sacrificial comment. The video was really well done, as always. Basil can't seem to catch a break, though.

[@subrotosaha2275]

Eagerly waiting for this video sir. Thanks

[@mbbartleson]

Great content. Thank you

[@stevelebreton3489]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@juliandessen4648]

Top quality as always

[@Sir-Complains-a-Lot]

what a nailbiter! keep em coming!

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Subbed! Its like watching some epic history tv series all episodes in 20 minutes.

[@magnushorus5670]

I look forward to these more than any actual show or movie now days

[@AbhyudayaSinh]

Very informative ❤

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Impressive video on the greatest byzantine emperor.

[@bolblizt]

Can’t wait for the next episode 😊

[@SweetBrazyN]

Another great video 💯👌

[@piotrzyskowski738]

Ba(r)das Phokas is a great name indeed

[@atrides7]

Thanks sir very very very good video !!!!

[@carterschell9518]

I can’t wait for the next episode!

[@georgezachos7322]

He was very competent.

[@lelouchvibritannia2300]

Rocky start, but then bloomed into something historical.

[@wankawanka3053]

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[@h_girgis7707]

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[@Hagall999]

I'd like to see more about the Varangians. Thanks, excellent videos.

[@denniscleary7580]

Wish I could be here for the premier but I’ll have to be at work unfortunately 😢. I’ll definitely catch you guys later 🫡

[@HistoryMarche]

No worries man, great to see you.

[@user-yr4js5zq1k]

Excellent video!

[@manishmurudkar]

Excellent stuff

[@liamallan3700]

Excellent work

[@Walgriff]

Fantastic video.

[@davidwallace3871]

I have been waiting for this video! Thank you so much for covering this part of world history

[@staraskolamedvea9173]

exelent video, hopi to be continued

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[@philjohnson1744]

Excellent content.

[@Aginor88]

Interesting as per usual.

[@Sandouras]

If only basil was at Mantzikert. 😩

[@Sandouras]

@Pars One of the greatest military commanders of byzantium? Ok bro. You do know that Romanos was leading a horribly trained army and that his cavalry regiment betrayed him and that's why AA won, right?

[@Sandouras]

@Pars Anatolia became turkish after decades and after the byzantines tore themselves to shreds though civil war. Watch the video that Kings and Generals made about it. The battle wasnt devastating, in fact most of the byzantine army survived. They just tore themselves apart after the battle.

[@Sandouras]

@Pars But the battle itself wasnt devastating. And again, half of Romano's army betrayed him. That doenst make AA Napoleon. He was still very good, no denying that.

[@thatwasprettydecent7497]

@Pars in your weird fanfiction and only there.Alp arslan won 4 battles, and we know the details of only 2 of them.His greatest victory is because half of the byzantine army deserted Romanos.And you think someone with such underwhelming record is superior to Basil?Basil, someone who's more experienced by far, has a record 10 times better, and has won more battles, is inferior to him? Sure dude, you're definitely not biased, sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.

[@wankawanka3053]

@Pars 🤡

[@Zelein]

Damn these videos are so good

[@CrixusOfGaul]

I just recently watched a video form Kings and Generals from this time period. Its really gained traction but I first heard of John I Tzimiskes from the channel Thersites the Historian. Love the era.

[@timfirth977]

Brilliant series

[@asherwoodrow7471]

commenting as my mandatory sacrifice to the algorithm, nice video :)

[@alexanderboev]

great job!

[@HellenicWolf]

excellent work

[@utah6575]

Amazing series

[@briant7732]

Very entertaining episode

[@MiddleEast-4Ever]

Great video as usual cant wait for the next one 🗡

[@scooter03ful]

Great video 👍💯🇳🇱

[@michaelsinger4638]

Basil: “If you want something done right, you got to do it yourself.”

[@ironduke3780]

He did a good job ruling the Roman Empire!

[@AgoraphobicNews]

All sieges of Constantinople would be a hell of a video!

[@condeaarondarkusexcubitor3155]

Hopefully one day someone manages to do a movie or series about Basil II because his life is truly a rollecoaster.

[@nathanhull8302]

I wish this series was continued

[@JohnTheVlach]

"He was confident" Whenever I hear this, I know who will win

[@sourabhmayekar3354]

Great one

[@ianmurdock1326]

As far as I'm concerned, you're the new voice of history telling. 🧐

[@ranthony5825]

Excellent

[@eduardotevacuna4426]

One of the last few good Roman/Byzantine emperor worth of praise and glory great series!!!!!

[@user-jm3sk8gy4s]

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[@MrCassowary]

Very interesting and educational. Pity there were no more Basils.

[@AfaqueAhmed_]

He had rebellions in the south along with the Fatimid campaigns and Tao support to the rebels in the East and finally Bulgarians in the North , yet he came out on top .

[@constantinexii8182]

So many problems and difficulties but in the end basil managed go defeat every single enemy he faced, for me he is the greatest medieval ruler

[@russellyoung8812]

Thanks :)

[@Brandazzo22]

Good video, waiting for the Rise of Scipio Africanus series

[@nb1923]

Great video’s lately but what happened with the Hannibal series?

[@adamziliani]

Awesome guy’s

[@maicimyoshikinewchannel5511]

Like 5174👍 Thank you for sharing a great video! God bless you!

[@sumazdar]

dziękuję

[@emmanuelfiliciana5053]

🎉super cool Nice video

[@Matthew_080]

Good video

[@stilianjordanov2952]

@History Marche, I noticed that part 2 of Basil II the Bulgar Slayer was about the Battle of Orontes and not the Battle of Apamea. I noticed on the introduction of this episode. You also made a writing error on the footnote #1. I saw that on <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1024">17:04</a>.

[@temogen2]

Thanks

[@masterwrench4252]

Like playing games as a kid...cept' it happened. Interesting period, most don't think or know about it.

[@Avwrage]

That Basil guy would suit a flower crown

[@istoppedcaring6209]

history is the ultimate writer, byzantine history as it is is hard to market but give it the game of thrones treatment, replace the historical figures with fictional ones and it becomes very palatable for modern audiences, the intrigue, the drama, it al just works