7 Times Constantine XI Palaiologos Exemplified Bravery

Posted by Powee Celdran “As to surrendering the city to you, it is not for me to decide or for anyone else of its citizens; for all of us have reached the mutual decision to die of our own free will, without any regard for our lives“. -Constantine XI Palaiologos, 1453 Welcome back to theContinue reading “7 Times Constantine XI Palaiologos Exemplified Bravery”

8 Times Michael VIII Palaiologos was an “Evil Genius”

Posted by Powee Celdran Welcome back to the Byzantium Blogger and here we are again with another Byzantine history article! In this one being the third part of this series featuring top lists concerning the lives of certain emperors who I think have interesting stories, we will talk about possibly one of the most schemingContinue reading “8 Times Michael VIII Palaiologos was an “Evil Genius””