Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)

The video explores over 1000 years of Byzantine history, from Constantine the Great to the fall of Constantinople. It covers the Tetrarchy, Constantine's rise, Julian's reign, Theodosius' religious reforms, and Justinian's achievements. The Byzantine Empire's challenges during the Dark Ages, its recovery under Basil I, and the Comnenian Restoration are discussed. The video concludes with the fall of Constantinople and the Paleologian Renaissance.

Explain the significance of Basil the Second's reign.

What were the consequences of the Fourth Crusade for the Byzantine Empire?

How did Michael the Eighth contribute to the revival of the Byzantine Empire?

What ultimately led to the fall of Constantinople in 1453?