Timeline of Byzantine Emperors: Eastern Rome from 395 to 1453 AD

Описание: Embark on a captivating journey through the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire in this animated timeline! Covering all emperors from Constantine the Great in 306 AD—chosen as the starting point for his pivotal role in Christianizing the empire and founding Constantinople—to the final fall in 1453 AD with Constantine XI during the Ottoman conquest. Watch as maps evolve to illustrate territorial changes, key dynasties, and defining events in this enduring Roman legacy. A few notes for context:

-We begin in 306 AD with Constantine I, as his reign marked a critical shift toward the East, even though the permanent division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves occurred later in 395 AD after Theodosius I's death.

-The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD with the deposition of Romulus Augustulus, leaving the Eastern half as the sole continuation of Roman rule—often called 'Byzantine' by modern historians.

-Check out our previous video on the Western Roman rulers for the full story: [   • Timeline of Roman Rulers: From Legendary K...  ].

-Historical map-making is a sensitive endeavor due to varying sources and interpretations; we've strived to use the closest approximations available for each emperor to ensure accuracy and respect historical nuance.

Sources: Drawn from Britannica, historical texts, and public domain maps from Wikimedia Commons.

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