Khosrau Anushirawan - Prince of Persia - Extra History - Part 2

📜 The History of Khosrau Anushirawan, Part 2
Kavadh asked his allies in Eastern Rome for help getting Iran back on its feet. The Romans' replies were not only unhelpful - they were insulting. By the time Khosrau inherited the throne, resentment and war had turned the delicate alliance with Rome into an open rivalry.
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[@extrahistory]

After a decade of political turmoil, Khosrau's father asks for help from his ally, the Emperor of Eastern Rome. Help... is not forthcoming. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/ExtraCredits

[@SniperBoy-hp6xr]

this just appaered in my box but you have commented for a day ?!

[@alin_ilies]

Belasarius will have some problem soon...

[@P86Pranav58]

Nice Video

[@enderpup9289]

Extra Credits new Justinan looks adorable

[@LordBloodySoul]

I wouldn't put it passed the men of ancient times to do such vile things as planting corpses in their garden. Genghis supposidly dunked molten silver into the eyes and ears of a man who crossed him for greed.

[@GeneralLuigiTBC]

Iranian fists seem really fond of Roman faces...

[@theskyking1858]

I was thinking the same thing :D

[@burnerheinz]

Seems to be the case

[@marcopohl4875]

they're trying to make contact

[@Bluecho4]

They couldn't help it, really. Romans, categorically, had very punchable faces.

[@alexanderringer7420]

Bluecho4 They had Noses like Ceasars'.

[@blockmasterscott]

“Hey! You guys give that back!” God, that was funny.

[@huss4realz]

can't forget "Hey I am not kidding!!!" LOOL

[@Koellenburg]

this was hillarious... i really love the way he is teaching xD

[@EcoRedRiver]

What really sells it is the distant fade out. 😁😁 Damn Ostrogoths.

[@Gwyrddu]

What a white background!

[@SWAT71917]

Its like someone stole the voice actor's sandwich while he was reading his line.

[@Nico-oz9qe]

"Rome/Bysantine's ruler is now Justin" All EH fans: "I KNOW THIS ONE"

[@roathrobin]

Nico *Fangirls*

[@merrittanimation7721]

I got the same feeling as when they mentioned Japan's invasion of Korea in Admiral Yi

[@sherk3286]

Nico or people who just know their history

[@vkaivos]

Nico youre absolutly right

[@Nico-oz9qe]

That moment when you think that your comment has most like, but realise that it's only because it's YOUR comment, that it's on the top

[@georgepatton93]

"i'll loan my fist to your face" i died laughing

[@RynRobitske]

I was good the first time, but then... XD

[@mundi9642]

That is what I do to those who get in the way of me

[@blunderbus2695]

i'll adopt my fist to your face

[@connormclernon26]

TheHidden337 you mean Kavadh right?

[@user-mx4oq5ww5b]

I think it will become iconic as It was Walpole and Bismarck always has a plan

[@Bram06]

"Like, ACTUAL Rome" Gold

[@SamDelValle]

Bram06 "AW GEEZ"

[@azelfdaboi5265]

"HEY YOU GUYS GIVE THAT BACK, IM NOT KIDDING *fading voice* "

[@ExplodingPinapple]

Dan I absolutely love the way you did the whole "Hey you give that back I'm not kidding!" Thing with the Romans. A lot of awesome little touches make this series such a blast to watch, re-watch, and be educated by!

[@AK-xi9fp]

Exploding Pineapple 0:57

[@thepurplepanda4]

Exploding Pineapple its awesome

[@geoffreyherrick9900]

Exploding Pineapple I love how Dan adds his own dialogue.

[@GG-ec9kr]

This is better than history class in school.

[@advancedcoffeemachine1025]

@@GG-ec9kr that's not hard but Jeez did they do a good job.

[@Striker345ify]

Waiiiit, Is this the Same Khosrau that trolled Justinian???

[@rikuvakevainen6157]

Yeah! The same guy. The troll of trolls.😎

[@dylanbecerra4179]

Striker345ify h

[@siberianbull9]

Striker345ify yes

[@gamebawesome]

I said that in the previous episode

[@Healermain15]

The one and only!

[@grfrjiglstan]

Love seeing the connections with Justinian's story. Maybe, in 10 years, we'll have a full EH tapestry of history, all the stories and events intertwining and tying together.

[@extrahistory]

Yeah, I think it's really fun to see our "heroes" (so to speak) of previous stories from a different angle! It doesn't really change their story but it certainly adds a new perspective and that has been very fun.

[@HxH2011DRA]

grfrjiglstan The historical cinematic universe confirmed?!

[@johanoskarsson8209]

And all roads of this tapestry will lead to Walpole

[@darth1nsidious726]

Awww yea That would be hard tho, although we do have a seliuemen(can’t spell) and Justinian connection

[@lighthousecreature2841]

Can we connect Anastasios to the Brothers Gracci?

[@eruyommo]

"You can adopt my fist". A jewel!!!

[@Usammityduzntafraidofanythin]

*steals jewel*

[@Jon-id7ki]

Seriously. I love "he can adopt my fist to his face" and "I'll loan my fist to his face"

[@DaisyGeekyTransGirl]

Erómeon And went to war.

[@cjkelly7536]

Like the title said: Like father like son.

[@Sabrowsky]

"yo, can we have a peace treaty?" "nah man, your brother is also claiming the throne, then there is that whole religious schism thing going on in your empire and we dont wanna get involved in that" "alright just a second" *Khosrau leaves the room, then returns covered in blood with his right eye twitching* "Alright, took care of that problem, wanna talk now?"

[@diersteinjulien6773]

Khosrau showed Justininan how to handle a religious schism the right way. Walpole would have been proud.

[@MichelFialloPerez]

I'm reminded of the "Anyone else want to negotiate?" scene from The 5th Element.

[@mrroboshadow]

so in this scenario Khosrau is Brock Samson?

[@liamvervecken3231]

Ah crap the Ostrogoths just took Rome. Like actual Rome. Oh jeez, can you guys handle the tribes thing while we... Hey! You guys give that back im not kidding!...

[@inkheart151]

That’d be me too honestly....

[@dominicbrown7181]

Khosrau, Remember: if you wish a plague on Justinian it might just come true!

[@fictionfan0]

I mean, it won't work, but still...

[@dominicbrown7181]

fictionfan0, Look up Justinian's plague.

[@bkjeong4302]

Khosrau also got Justinian’s Plague though...

[@prestonjones1653]

@@bkjeong4302 Monkey's paw

[@andreipristavu8170]

Welp, that's one way to start a reign.

[@andreipristavu8170]

Merritt Animation yup

[@farhanatashiga3721]

Vladimir Kichev anything is Normal in those days.....

[@ceej2198]

Diana Pristavu It's just a pretty vanilla way to start a reign.

[@12345678900987659101]

That's how things seem to start in CK2

[@lorddashdonalddappington2653]

One way? Did you mean the only way? Seriously, playing CK2 really gives you an insight into this kinda thing.

[@huss4realz]

"I'll loan my fist to your face!!!' "He can adopt my fist to his face!!!" My absolute two favorite lines in this whole video LOOOOOL

[@DragoniteSpam]

The mental image of Dan running out of his recording room at 1:05 has officially made my day.

[@FlyingDominion]

I think the beginning is closer to 1:02.

[@sosig6445]

what if they just stole something from him while recording and they decided to keep it in XD

[@azelfdaboi5265]

His Rome was being taken by the Ostrogoths, of course he was running after them

[@JuliaCV9]

Can you guys handle the northern tribe thing while we.. HEY YOU GUYS GIVE THAT BACK, I AM NOT KIDDING.

[@manilastreetsweeper5890]

"I will loan my fist to your face" "He can adopt my fist to his face" Like father like son.

[@eventyraren]

"...my fist to his face, and went to war"

[@mjbull5156]

The Rascal King.

[@causingarc6625]

"Whatcha growing there, Khosrau?" "Oh, just some Mazdakites."

[@yotamkaspi8508]

*Imprison Mazdak* *Execute Imprisoned* *Imprison Kawus* *Demand religious conversion* "No" *Execute Imprisoned* (this will give you the 'kinslayer' trait)

[@octopodesrex]

-9 Religious Differences (Mazdakite)

[@Poffean]

Ck2 references are gold

[@HistoryMonarch1999]

Only a minute in and already my favorite episode. I loved how the east Roman Empire was like “hey you stop that!”

[@BringTheRains]

I am going to have to rewatch the Justinian videos now.

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

A worthwhile way to spend your time.

[@necromater6656]

Its never a bad time to do that

[@StormyStories]

This is so good!^_^ makes me want to go back and watch the Justinian series again!^_^

[@extrahistory]

Yes, this is the same Justinian! I rewatched the series myself to set up for writing this one, and it was a lot of fun to go back and see him again. -Soraya

[@MijnAfspeellijst1234]

The artist did a really good job to show it it the same Justinian. Also the farm man give it away ;p

[@TJRex01]

The Justinian series is one of my favorites.

[@Nerdnumberone]

You probably could have made that clearer if only with the line. "Yes, *THAT* Justinian."

[@morganblackpowder1724]

I was wearing my Justinian t shirt when I saw him pop up! *high 5*

[@umbraanimo7767]

I actually would not be surprised if that whole"hey give that back" thing was legit and they just filmed it since it fig

[@sandysanders4281]

The part with Rome yelling at the Goths made me laugh out loud

[@marvelfannumber1]

Yeah, but it's kind of inaccurate considering the Romans were the ones who invited the Ostrogoths to take Italy...

[@superbun277]

Gods. The art puns in this series. Mazda-*kites* and " *peas* " offerings, really?!

[@nawarelsabaa]

"The treasury was bear"

[@Jon-id7ki]

You hating? Visual puns are great!

[@antonfredricson9205]

What gods do you woreship (serious question)

[@robertwalpole360]

*Grabs a seat and some snacks and watches the Great Troll War begin*

[@davyt0247]

Hi Walpole!

[@corvus917]

Welp, Justinian kind of screwed up early, didn't he? Yeah, technically it wasn't a bad idea to help foment chaos amongst the Sassanids by delaying negotiations, but it still would have been less costly both in the short run and in the long run to just amicably settle terms with Khosrau immediately and be done with it. Alas, now Justinian has to prepare for a 'master class of trollsmanship' by Khosrau in the future. Prepare for Operation: Stick it to Justinian!

[@lucasbeck1391]

@@fearedjames assuming khosrau didn't get any western ambitions

[@UndisputedGH05T]

@@lucasbeck1391 historically the persian (and parthian) empires were defensive in their approach, as in they'd only go to war if there is a threat to them, so that's unlikely if the Byzantines abide by their obligations and don't mess with them.

[@Zoe-cl7eo]

Who was Justin's ambitious nephew? It was Walpole. Edit: Thanks for all likes guys!

[@StratejikKomutan]

It wasn't Wapole you heathen, it was *Walpole*

[@AK-xi9fp]

Who organized this betrayal? It was Walpole

[@AleXandrYuZ]

Yeah that's....wait...WHAT?

[@robertwalpole360]

Walpole clones unite!

[@roathrobin]

Who is this Walpole guy? I keep seeing people mentioning him in the comments

[@adoredpariah]

That moment when your brother steals your army and tries to usurp your throne. So you murder his bishops and execute him. Ah boys will be boys. ;)

[@merrittanimation7721]

adoredpariah Happens all the time for me.

[@Aipe97]

I had forgotten that this series was about Khosrau, we spent quite some time talking about his father.

[@filipafklinteberg3311]

Never forget, always remember: Emperor Justinian

[@mxrs4745]

Next episode is Kasros's *Stick it to Justinian*

[@ImVeryMuchBored]

and after that, hurrah, plague talks are back.. or at least a mention.

[@Angelblue1302]

Not quite yet...but soon :D

[@AshtonSnapp]

"You'll _ my fist to your face!" Said basically every Iranian shah we've heard of so far before they went to war.

[@WesleyLeeYang]

took me 7 min to realize the pun with the peas

[@panchoadrenalina9141]

they have used that pun in other videos and i have always loved it

[@WesleyLeeYang]

wtf, in other videos? Then it took me like 7 months to get it, not 7 min xD

[@thebigdrew12]

You're not the only one, man.

[@tonysladky8925]

Not even 30 seconds in, and I'm dying. That bear sitting in the Iranian treasury was so good.

[@mxrs4745]

"Anastasius", "Dara" *que Justinian's Great General. BELISARIUS!*

[@mxrs4745]

Satryadhamma Putra Yeah Watch the Extra Credits: Justinian and Theodora

[@Basil_leaves27]

Justinian? What is this a crossover episode?

[@akolbinger]

Historical rulers and conquerors, what do they know? Do they know things? Let's find out!

[@airmanon7213]

The two series take place in the same time and close enough that yes, it seems like a crossover

[@robertjarman3703]

Alex Kolbinger The wars of the roses had Queen Margret live until the day of King Hungry the 8th's coronation and then some months. And the King John's Magna Carta happened at the same time as the Mongol empire.

[@azelfdaboi5265]

"Marvel: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover in history" Me:

[@bkjeong4302]

Yes, because their empires fought later until both of them got plague and almost died.

[@jacobpyper4628]

Rip vegetarian ancient Iranian communism

[@MrRight-fu1gf]

😂

[@Tangerinewcwof]

F

[@JohnnyElRed]

So the Eastern Roman Empire paid tribute to the iranians for defending the Caucasus, and the iranians paid the hephtalites tribute during a long time to keep peace. Now I want to know who paid the romans, and to whom the hephtalites paid tribute.

[@icedragon769]

Probably to more than a couple central asian tribes. The Turks and White Huns were causing all kinds of trouble in this period.

[@extrahistory]

Hephthalites = the White Huns! A chain of tributes going all the way around the world would be pretty funny, but the buck does stop somewhere. ;)

[@GaldirEonai]

I believe that particular chain ended in China.

[@ArgentumFox]

The Silk Road goes from east to west, the Chain of Tributes goes from west to east

[@swe9139]

Please do a Gustavus adolfus series later. He was truly one of the generals of history

[@jaxpersson9610]

ye

[@christianegavino2020]

ACERBUS ET INGENS AGUSTA PER ANGUSTA!

[@apudharald2435]

Svenskar, ge eld Gud āro med oss Strid fõr Er tro Ge ingen nod NOCH EIN BIER

[@filipafklinteberg3311]

You failed at writing an ä.

[@Healermain15]

They did just do a series on another swedish monarch though, so they might leave that one for a bit.

[@eruyommo]

I'd agree anything with someone who is still covered in Mazdekite blood.

[@Kobrag90]

Hold this space, I'll be right back.

[@krinkovakwarfare]

*cough* proto facist *cough*

[@mundi9642]

That's how I always bargin with people

[@Bird_Dog00]

To keep it in perspective: He just slaughterd a bunch of pacifists. And he still needed deception to do it....

[@ntdonat]

what about a doctor or a mazdekite

[@ScribeDragon680]

I just rewatched the Justinian episodes, and I know where this is going. The Master of Trollmanship is coming back!

[@queenoffishpeople9440]

"Go fight the Turks or whatever * well Byzantium sure does regret that later on

[@queenoffishpeople9440]

And are those early communists I hear ?

[@jakvos342]

The full title of Persian emperors at the time was Shahanshah, "King of Kings". Later, smaller Persian realms would call their leaders "Shah".

[@theminerva5326]

Try pronouncing that.

[@anttibjorklund1869]

+The Minerva Sha-han-shah. Easy.

[@carltomacruz9138]

Which made the Iranian/Persian rulers not mere kings but EMPERORS.

[@hisholiness4537]

The full title is "Shahanshah of Iran and Non-Iran"

[@ShahanshahShahin]

The first Iranian ruler to called himself Shahanshah was the Median Emperor *Cyaxares*

[@benbehzadpour1177]

Khosrau vs Justinian Let the trolling of the ages begin! Attention all trolls! This is how it is done!

[@merrittanimation7721]

You think it's great that you torment people on the internet and turn forums to battlegrounds? Well Khosrau conquered a guy's city, destroyed it and built another one called something on the lines of "better Antioch"!

[@KumaKaori]

1:05. I /neeeeeed/ more offscreen Dan. That was so dang good. 2:36 The director of Visuals for this Series is killing it. Just. UGH. SO GOOD. ..The consistency in our story telling is getting to me, particularly Fists to Faces.

[@JOPETERS86]

The insults were brutally hilarious and the visual comedy was as Golden as Khosrau's crown

[@Inogat]

you guys are peerless writers, artists, musicians and voice actors! The whole extra history is such a treat to watch!

[@CitanulsPumpkin]

Always a good sign when negotiations begin with "I accept your surrender." and "You'll accept my fist in your face!"

[@VladTevez]

Actually Anastasius was beardless. And had one black eye and one blue eye...

[@blugaledoh2669]

V. Athanasiou Ob I didn't know that. What do you called when someone has two different eye colour.

[@Slash-XVI]

+Blugale Doh The term used is heterochromatia usually with the addition of iridis or iridum to specifically designate that it is the eyes which are of different color. However this term also encompases cases in which only parts of one iris are of a different color.

[@LeoMidori]

Precisely! My eyes are light blue, but I have a very prominent brown section in one eye which is known as segmental heterochromia. However, if both my eyes were entirely separate colours (one brown one blue for example) that would be complete heterochromia.

[@cometmoon4485]

You mean like David Bowie?

[@Jellossbm]

David Bowie did not have heterochromia. He sustained an injury to his eye which caused his pupil to become permanently dilated.

[@DarkKing009]

"i'll loan my fist to your face"

[@killerOfMoons]

I just love how you guys portray the Eastern Roman Empire. XD

[@rebelbeammasterx8472]

Khozro putting the Sass in Sassanid.

[@mitzidel]

This is so helpful for writers who want to get inspired by history! I really appreciated that this channel doesnt just do western history!!

[@Yeeren]

The Romans from about 0:45 onwards had me in stitches.

[@kingvideogames]

3:45 I like how he looks like he's just happy to finally be back in a episode.

[@charlesdeleo4608]

Yes, he's saying, "Hello! It's me! I'm back!"

[@TRETHEGAMERMAN]

Eastern Rome: come on guys give Rome back

[@darkhorsearmor3513]

TRE THEGAMERMAN no

[@rcookie5128]

yeah liked that part too.. :D the Roman Empire without Rome is just... an Empire????

[@tylerellis9097]

ΜrCookie, well they still controlled new rome( Constantinople).

[@joea17gordon]

The glee on the Persian soldiers face looting the Roman Empire at 2:00 is gold

[@MrTreefoz]

I love how these stories often link together, like all the links between this series and the Justinian series. Drawing connections is often the most important part of studying history. :)

[@Maurcusj777]

Khosrau 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@chandlerf3131]

I love this more humorous tone that this series has got going for it

[@LizardWizardoAo]

I like that the late roman is wearing more appropriate clothes for time period. these videos are great for trying to get overviews for a bunch of things. Would be great if you guys could do a video on Cyrus the great as he gets like no recognition when his feats should be considered at least as great as Ceasar's feats.

[@hgu]

“Crap the Ostrogoths just took Rome. Like actual Rome” “Hey you give that back! I’m not kidding!”

[@earthman7088]

I love how Justinian is like "aww shit gotta get outta here this dude be crazy"

[@ScarabKovaire]

It is really weird hearing Justinian as an antagonizing force. I love it.

[@grayscribe2125]

When it comes to history, there are at least two sides for everything.

[@prmoves2409]

I love how this and Suleiman both reckon back to Justinian. So cool how they acknowledge your biggest series

[@Airhawk360]

Well I knew Justinian was coming from the last episode, but now I really need to go rewatch the Justinian series...

[@TheLolzKnight]

And thus Justinian committed one of the great errors Machiavelli warned against: Take a side properly, don't refuse to act. If you refuse to act, either winner will remember that you didn't support him. If you choose a side and push properly (send in the troops!) the likely winner will remember you favorably. If the other side wins you're in more or less the same position, except the war your lack of support will engender will be immediately, which is to your favor as you already have your troops on the border.

[@davyt0247]

And thus Justinian will suffer the wrath of Khosrau, the troll master

[@karmicbacklash3763]

Between the writing, the pacing, the art, the narration, every single second of this episode is a joy to the eyes and ears. This is bar none the best episode I have watched from this series, It might be my favorite thing this channel has produced in general.

[@EvTheBadConlanger]

I love how in series like these where an empire comes into conflict with another they have altered perspectives.

[@AdmiralBurningskull]

Coming here right after watching the Justinian series again is a special treat. Always interesting to see the other side of history...

[@leumasecir9369]

This episode was packed with so many cool little details. Like even more than usual. It's amazing

[@eternalvirgin2227]

*Hey Mom I don’t need college because I watch Extra Credits!!!*

[@extrahistory]

There's a LOT that college education can provide in a way that KZbin videos don't... but we appreciate the compliment.

[@eternalvirgin2227]

Extra Credits thinks

[@Kana-oh6pd]

1:48. Atleast you won’t have to pay him back! (Roman perspective)

[@soroushtorabi98]

Thank you very much for this serie ! Please do more series on sassanid Kings

[@davidawakim5473]

I love this series! You guys do such an amazing job of being educational and entertaining at once!

[@wd-type9643]

Was looking forward to this! Keep up the great work!

[@connorr-w9133]

I love the moments when you use modern English phrasing for these ancient history episodes; seriously, if any of my history teachers had ever done this, I think the humor of it would have helped it stick with me a lot better than most of it did.

[@ajnova9971]

These videos are amazing !! Thank you for making videos about Iran ! Honestly this is the best channel on youtube, thank you for being amazing !!

[@jemz9314]

Another great series. The art and narration work so well together.

[@kronk5866]

No cameo by Belisarius?

[@MogofWar]

Austin Stoddard Next episode.

[@kronk5866]

Mog of War NOOOOOOOO!

[@PlebNC]

Warpole appears for one frame.

[@replicadroid_v1122]

3:13 in subnuatica multiplayer I tricked my enemies into slowly dismantling 1-section tube "bases" plastered in swastikas, they had no idea I was diverting them with grafiti to loot everything they had into portable deployable lockers, their gold and polymer resources ran dry, I hid in the shadows of an coral archway as they swam back, and I got and reaped the spoils: these bases were meant to be distractions, and they served their jobs well to their graves.

[@HotRatsAndTheStooges]

Dude. Your videos are addictive as hell! Thank you for putting this together!

[@davea.9927]

Lol "Hey give that back!"

[@theanglo-lithuanian1768]

David O ikr

[@tomprice5990]

Wow this is actually really funny. brings the whole thing together I think

[@mraphaelmedina7347]

It’s 3 am here and I’m up just to watch your new episode. So worth it!

[@vulturearmy3780]

I love how this all falls in the same time period and how we will get to see the sassanian side of this story. Great job overall Extra credits!

[@maudrashadtv]

It’s nice to see both sides of the same story thank you extra credit history

[@JonManProductions]

IS THAT BEAR WOJTEK, THE STRONK POLISH ARTILLERY CARRIER?

[@user-mx4oq5ww5b]

He carried the amunition with his BEAR hands

[@ryancasey4038]

Wojtek was a good soldier, he'd eat whatever food they gave him and didn't need anything special to sleep on. All he needed were the bear necessities.

[@user-mx4oq5ww5b]

I didnt bear that in mind

[@ryancasey4038]

One time an artillery shell flew over his head and bearly missed him.

[@somebody3143]

This is the second to last video of the ECH series that I have to watch! What a great job by the guys behind this creation!

[@InJusticeWon]

Hey you guys give that back! I'm not kidding! So beautifully put, I cried tears after hearing that.

[@demeterruinedmylife3199]

Hmm, Hephthalites continue to be the winner in this episode. What kind of neighbour can be better than one that give you tribute, tired from political instability both inside & outside of the country and own you a favor since you lent him armies to fight with the Romans?

[@Blazo_Djurovic]

Well, they didn't so much as lend Iranians the armies, so much as they tagged along on Iranian's spring Burn and Loot campaign. Basically they were there for loot and glory.

[@demeterruinedmylife3199]

Блажо Ђуровић I believe that's true too. I was just thinking that they're still nominally sent to help, and it's hard to outright point out that they're only here for the loot in diplomatic occasions. For example, if the Iranians ask "can we lower our tribute?" or blah blah blah, then the Hephthalites reply that "hey, we helped you, dude!" , and the Iranians point out that they do that for the loot only... That will cause huge embarrassment and perhaps piss the Hephthalites off... something like that.

[@n2daseco128]

0:57 when you leave ur fries and you see someone eating them

[@HzVee]

I think this is the most entertaining episode of Extra History! Really enjoyed it

[@TheVintendo]

I love that your giving lines to the people in this story. Now I'm trying to picture this in your past episodes, like Hannibal

[@xandermurdock6131]

Eastern Roman Emperor to random tribal leader: "HEY, you guys give that back i'm not kidding!" XD

[@carterunrau4328]

I miss Dan’s narration 😭

[@madbritishbelizian]

I like this Khosrau guy. Sounds like he should be an effective leader.

[@justinlee951]

You know I find history funny in that during this period both Persia and Rome had two great leaders