byzantine empire

Hi everyone, this is my first attempt at a historical timeline. I've always been a history buff with a passion for Classical Roman and later Eastern Roman history. I've always wanted to explore the possibilities of a more successful restoration of the Byzantine Empire after 1204 under the House...

For Byzantine timeline lovers, this one may be interesting. The date is not set and you can choose whatever POD from 532 to 1453 as long as its set on the Byzantine period. The typical roman legionary that lurks in the collective mindset is that of the Gladius wielding, Pilum throwing armored...

The idea of the Mongols (or an independent Mongol warlord) taking over Constantinople, adopting Greek traditions, converting to Orthodoxy, and subsequently establishing a new Eastern Roman dynasty during the 13th century is commonly brought up, but how and when could this happen, and who could...

As you may know, the Last Persian War in the 7th century was one of the many reasons that Khosrow II is called "the Great" in many places in the world. His victory pratically restored the Achaemenid Empire's borders and changed the world order and history forever. But let's go to the question...

What if Justinian I and his wife Theodora had at least one healthy son? How might history have been altered?

What if the Nika riots had played out differently, and Justinian, Theodora or both were killed during them? How might history have been altered?

What if the Byzantine Empire never developed the semi-feudal Pronoia system? And how would you prevent the system from becoming an institution?

Today, the Byzantine Empire (also known as the Kingdom of Rhomanoi), is a world player, with a seat on the UN Security Council. It is widely considered the most powerful state in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, stretching from the Danube in the west to the Euphrates in the east. Although it...

So how does the remainder of Isaac II's reign play out if he isn't usurped by his older brother (with all the chaos and catastrophe that then ensued). How would his son govern in a TL where he inherits the throne via normal means?

As we all know the Eastern Roman Empire was shattered in the 13th century by the 4th Crusade where the Latins took Constantinople. However the Empire of Trebizond emerged as a savior to the Roman state and managed to restore the empire proper thanks to the work of Emperor Alexios VI Komnenos and...

Peter Delyan was a Bulgarian noble from Byzantine Balkans who, in 1040, claimed descent from the last Bulgarian Emperor, Samuel I, and rose up in rebellion against the central Byzantine imperial administration with local support, aiming to restore Bulgaria's independence. His revolt was the only...

In 602, the Byzantine emperor Maurice was overthrown by a dissatisfied general named Phocas, who also had him and his six sons executed. This coup had some disastrous effects for the Second Rome: Maurice had earlier helped put Khosrow II on the Sasanian throne, and now he could invade Byzantium...

Simple enough question: how possible would it have been for Mongol invaders (either in the form of the Golden Horde or the Ilkhanate) to have seized Constantinople during the 13th century? What might be a plausible series of events leading to this? Depending on when such a siege would occur...

What if Basil I never became Byzantine Emperor? How might things be altered?

Theophanes the Confessor claims that after Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor, Byzantine Empress Irene of Athens attempted to secure a marriage alliance with him. He further claims that this effort was frustrated by one of her advisors, a eunuch named Aetios. Personally, I think...

What if Zeno was never able to regain the imperial throne? How might things have changed?

============================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. On the Road to Malaca 2. Men and Horses 3. The Smith 4. On the Road from Malaca 5. Watchtower 6. Clouds of Dust 7. The Death of Delius 8. A Poorly-Written Action Scene 9. State-Endorsed Horse Theft 10. Relief of...

Everyone is used to stanning for Basil II, Byzantine Emperor, so... i’ll propose a screw on him. For context: Samuel of Bulgaria was the last emperor of the First Bulgarian state, one of four sons of the Bulgarian governor of Sofia or Sredets. After the surrender of Peter I to the Byzantines in...

Assuming Karloman survives and fights with Charlemagne, could a Lombard Version of Charlemagne arise in Western Europe? Italy despite being ravaged by the Gothic Wars and Lombard Invasions was still the wealthiest region in the Mediterranean world. Assuming some military genius...

What if Andronikos I Komnenos' reign never happened? How would it affect Byzantine history?