The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Superpowers of the seventh century

The video explores the rivalry between the Byzantine Empire and the Persian Empire around the 7th century. It highlights the intense competition for power and prestige, leading to significant warfare. The Persian Empire made significant advances into Byzantine territories, threatening Constantinople. However, Byzantine Emperor Heraclius launched a successful counterattack, pushing the Persians back and achieving a remarkable military reversal.

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