Macedonian Dynasty 867–1056 CE. We cover the rise of Basil I from peasant to Byzantine emperor, as well as other emperors of this dynasty. We discuss Constantinople, the hippodrome (AoE4 landmark), Greek fire, Byzantine court politics, Leo the Wise, and more.

00:00 That's So Byzantine...

02:15 Founding the Dynasty (Basil I)

18:06 Rebirth of the Empire

24:15 Hippodrome of Constantinople

31:10 Notable Emperors

41:38 Greek Fire

45:08 Oracles of Leo the Wise