@@PerfectAlibi1 Yes, Aurelian Walls were pretty formidable, even in Middle Ages. However, Theodosian Walls in Constantinople were still a different beast. Not only they were large in size, but also multi-layered, and with a huge garrison. Walls in Rome were also huge, but the city itself was a shadow of it's former self, meaning it's defenders could not muster nowhere near as powerful siege defense as Constantinople.
@@PerfectAlibi1 Put it this way, imagine you are an invader, and you BERLY got up on the walls who are well defended, just to see you have 2 more walls to cross, i bet your moral will be 0 and everyone would flee.
Funny how this video talks about how crucial a strong fleet was for defending Constantinople... for a game that doesn't include naval battles of any kind.
Byzantinophile are gay. Western Roman Empire was cooler, even under the Ostrogoths. Then sub human Justinian destroyed true Roman civilization in his attempts to restore it (by destroying everything in Italy). The Greeks deserved their new Rome getting sacked.
In fact, the official name bestowed by Constantine was Nova Roma. Constantinou-polis ( a genitive/possessive City of Constantine) was the colloquial name attributed by the Greek speaking plebs, who were accustomed to naming thus Cities founded by powerful Generals/Military Leaders.
Julius Caesar would spit in the face of those larping Greeks. Justinian was responsible for destroying Julius's entire legacy across Italy. The senate in Italy disappeared after he conquered the Ostrogothic kingdom. Kinda hilarious they lost it to another Germanic tribe straight after. Misguided ruler. Should've remained in the East and then maybe Constantinople wouldn't have been sacked by Latin's 550 years later.
@@HansWurst1569 Essentially what I think he’s getting at is that paradox is doing its best to be true to Byzantine history and the way its society worked. Anthony Kaldellis is incredibly knowledgeable on the topic and sheds light on aspects of Byzantium earlier historians refuse to look at. So the mere fact that paradox includes him makes it seem that they are dedicated to produce something truly compelling
I love this guy, I hope you have more from him in the future! He's very articulate and down-to-earth while tackling these really wide-spanning subjects. He clearly knows his stuff and I'd be interested to hear even deeper dives from him.
he has his own podcast where he interviews other historians! it is called Byzantium and Friends additionally he has done several interviews with The History of Byzantium podcast
I imagine he wanted to say even more but had his time managed. I would totally watch a three hour long version of this video if he brought the same energy throughout.
One feature I love about ck3 that I bet hardly anyone else has looked back is how far back you can go when looking at the title of the eastern roman empire, you can even see Augustus and see all the traits he had if you want to design him and play as him and ruler designer, its awesome that you can go back that far.
Prof Kaldellis! One of my favorite lecturers back at OSU, and a great writer and communicator. Glad to see him working with Paradox to give some history, nobody could be better!
Kaldellis is top! We are really glad and honored he has written book burbs in the back of our graphic novels. He's got a unique charisma to communicate history to a popular audience.
My favourite are: “Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood: The Rise and Fall of Byzantium, 955 A.D. to the First Crusade” and “Romanland: Ethnicity and Empire in Byzantium”.
Seeing Kaldellis involved has made me very hopeful that the Romans will finally get the proper treatment. His books Romanland and the Byzantine Republic are A+
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III. A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
I went to a book shop to buy some books today, there was an infographic Ancient Rome book in the store. It looked amazing but I couldnt afford it.feelsbadman
There should be an artifact called "greek fire recipe" that allows the owner to recruit greek fire land units. The artifact would be hell expensive to maintain once reached its lifespan, as well the unit it provides, it would be hell expensive to recruit, upgrade, and maintain. Since it would be an artifact, pretty much any other character could plot to steal such a secret from you, and if the current owner decides to not maintain the artifact, then it is lost forever to the game.
Really interesting! These sort of videos are a great addition to your content and hopefully show how much keeping to historical realism (as much as is possible in a game of course) is important to you guys as it is important to us players. Keep it up!
Nice! Kaldellis is probably my favorite historian! I love his books. I'm so glad you guys were able to get him for this. Was he one of the historians you got to consult on this expansion?
He has a couple of great books on Byzantium, plus some good translations of primary sources and a fascinating podcast + he has appeared quite a bit on the "History of Byzantium" podcast. Great historian overall.
Professor Kaldellis has some excellent books on Byzantium, and the History of Byzantium podcast by Robin Pierson is a well researched and incredibly thorough dive into the narrative of the Empire for those with a long commute :)
7:27 it says here the image is an engraving of Emperor Justinian II who ruled from 565 to 578, but that would be Justin II. Justinian II ruled from 685 to 695 and again from 705 to 711. As he said, late 7th to early 8th century.
Byzantine Empire is the strongest playable faction in Crusader Kings III thanks to primogeniture and Constantinople, but rebellions, assassinations, and foreign invasions are so frequent that it's difficult for the family to maintain power.
I like the fact that they added the exact folio numbers and names of the manuscripts they used for the videos. As a Byzantinist, I must say this short doc is pretty epic. Props to Anthony.
I am just watching Viking:Valhalla with the story about the Varangian guards for Byzantine ... I love historical series even when they are not always historically 100 % correct ...
A small mistake in 11:06 the mosaic depicts Christ, the Virgin Mary and not other saints but the emperor John the second komnenos and his wife. They were never canonized as saints by the orthodox church
Hey guys I have been asking for same thing since you released ck3. Your game takes a place when byzantine empire starts to collapse. Latin invansion and Turks X Byzantine rivarly must be a game mechanic like iberian struggle
I really hope they integrate the AIMA legend in 1066 start date and Bohemond has a part in it. His real name was Mark. Bohemond was actually a nickname after a Viking/Norman folk hero
I am reading the History of Byzantium the New Rome. I found this book extremely interesting and so well written that one cab read this book in one stretch Thank you for this book.
"Medieval cities come in three categories. There's un-walled cities. There's walled cities. And there's Constantinople."
Very well said. xD
Didn't Rome itself also have pretty solid walls?
@@PerfectAlibi1 Yes, Aurelian Walls were pretty formidable, even in Middle Ages. However, Theodosian Walls in Constantinople were still a different beast. Not only they were large in size, but also multi-layered, and with a huge garrison. Walls in Rome were also huge, but the city itself was a shadow of it's former self, meaning it's defenders could not muster nowhere near as powerful siege defense as Constantinople.
@@PerfectAlibi1 Put it this way, imagine you are an invader, and you BERLY got up on the walls who are well defended, just to see you have 2 more walls to cross, i bet your moral will be 0 and everyone would flee.
@@sreckom92 Very True that Rome was a shadow of its former self. it fell from like 1.2 Million people down to a measly 20,000 by the 1000's
And then there is turks 😂
Funny how this video talks about how crucial a strong fleet was for defending Constantinople... for a game that doesn't include naval battles of any kind.
Hopefully someday, with trade and maybe republics!
It might be coming next year with republics (hopefully?)
@@giddyspiderboy honestly I think Republic Mods are gonna be 1000% better than before just using Administrative as a base
why would a medieval game include naval battles lmao
@@davidcohen4518 Bro watch the documentary
"I swear I'm not a Byzantophile."
*3 drinks later:*
Byzantinophile are gay. Western Roman Empire was cooler, even under the Ostrogoths. Then sub human Justinian destroyed true Roman civilization in his attempts to restore it (by destroying everything in Italy).
The Greeks deserved their new Rome getting sacked.
same with athens
Very glad to see Julius Caesar himself explain the New Rome to us.
Haha you are right, I didnt notice that before I read this comment.
In fact, the official name bestowed by Constantine was Nova Roma.
Constantinou-polis ( a genitive/possessive City of Constantine) was the colloquial name attributed by the Greek speaking plebs, who were accustomed to naming thus Cities founded by powerful Generals/Military Leaders.
Julius Caesar would spit in the face of those larping Greeks. Justinian was responsible for destroying Julius's entire legacy across Italy. The senate in Italy disappeared after he conquered the Ostrogothic kingdom.
Kinda hilarious they lost it to another Germanic tribe straight after. Misguided ruler. Should've remained in the East and then maybe Constantinople wouldn't have been sacked by Latin's 550 years later.
😂
Oh wow, I'm very happy to see Anthony Kaldellis here, honestly it gives me a lot of hope for the DLC
same here!
Why? Is he good at coding and comming up with game mechanics?
@@HansWurst1569 he has a Medievalist podcast about Byzantium
@@philipbrening433 what has him having a podcast to do with if the DLC will be good then?
@@HansWurst1569 Essentially what I think he’s getting at is that paradox is doing its best to be true to Byzantine history and the way its society worked. Anthony Kaldellis is incredibly knowledgeable on the topic and sheds light on aspects of Byzantium earlier historians refuse to look at. So the mere fact that paradox includes him makes it seem that they are dedicated to produce something truly compelling
Kaldellis rocking the Roman Fade haircut from the ruler designer
Fire. Kaldellis and the Romans are a pair made in heaven
Just seeing Kaldellis working with paradox made my hope for the dlc sky rocket
I doubt he has any say or influence on the dlc.
I love this guy, I hope you have more from him in the future! He's very articulate and down-to-earth while tackling these really wide-spanning subjects. He clearly knows his stuff and I'd be interested to hear even deeper dives from him.
He’s one of the most eminent scholars on Byzantium alive today.
he has his own podcast where he interviews other historians!
it is called Byzantium and Friends
additionally he has done several interviews with The History of Byzantium podcast
He's written multiple books including a recent complete history of Byzantium. I highly recommend them.
I imagine he wanted to say even more but had his time managed. I would totally watch a three hour long version of this video if he brought the same energy throughout.
@@Mingo_Slickgrin It does feel like it. He’s speaking faster than usually so he was probably trying to cram as much info in as possible.
One feature I love about ck3 that I bet hardly anyone else has looked back is how far back you can go when looking at the title of the eastern roman empire, you can even see Augustus and see all the traits he had if you want to design him and play as him and ruler designer, its awesome that you can go back that far.
Could do the same thing in CK2
God you brought Antony Kaldelis for this? You guys made the best decision that could be made, literally. Can’t wait for the expansion
“All political systems are based…” Too true, too true.
“All warfare is based.”
- Sun Tzu
Some more based than others
@@vivar5318but based, never the less.
They will have Sanate government?
Hello brother
Prof Kaldellis! One of my favorite lecturers back at OSU, and a great writer and communicator. Glad to see him working with Paradox to give some history, nobody could be better!
Kaldellis is top! We are really glad and honored he has written book burbs in the back of our graphic novels. He's got a unique charisma to communicate history to a popular audience.
Anthony Kaldellis wrote an amazing book on the Eastern Roman Empire!
Actually, several books 😏
My favourite are: “Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood: The Rise and Fall of Byzantium, 955 A.D. to the First Crusade” and “Romanland: Ethnicity and Empire in Byzantium”.
Seeing Kaldellis involved has made me very hopeful that the Romans will finally get the proper treatment. His books Romanland and the Byzantine Republic are A+
Streams of golld rivers of blood is also a+
Μπράβο ρε Καλδέλλη. Είσαι μεγάλος μάγκας !
The man himself, Anthony Kaldellis!
the GOAT himself Anthony Kaldellis, fantastic video/collaberation
🐐
Great to see Prof. Kaldellis! Nice work Paradox!
God that ending picture sends chills such a glorious legacy
DAMN I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
Chad Greek historian explains Byzantium. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?
Chad Greek historian explaining Byzantium in period-accurate imperial regalia.
a decent dlc that does not ripoff?
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III.
A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
Being a huge fan of The History of Byzantium podcast, seeing Kaldellis in a CK3 vid is just wonderful!
THANK YOU FOR CALLING IT THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
I'm honestly surprised they got Kaldellis to call them Byzantines at all lmao.
The Kaldellis-CK3 Collaboration is the highlight of this entire DLC. Please take my money, Paradox!
It is so great that you invited Professir Kaldelis for this. I found it so important that real researcher are included in such a game!
Seeing Anthony kaldellis is pretty cool. Been reading his new history of byzantium
It's rare for a video game to inspire people to learn history. A great achievement by Paradox.
Can we watch the full uncut interview somewhere? I can't get enough of listening to Anthony talk about Byzantium
I'm not sure you can, however, he does have a podcast on Byzantine history you can listen to, called "Byzantium and Friends".
I hope this inspires people to read actual BOOKS on the Byzantine Empire.
I just bought the book of Kaldellis yesterday actually
What an amazing video! It's the best 10-minute summary of the "Byzantine"/Roman Empire out there! Kaldellis is just magnificent!
Beautiful video. Well made with amazing images.
I went to a book shop to buy some books today, there was an infographic Ancient Rome book in the store. It looked amazing but I couldnt afford it.feelsbadman
PIRATE IT!!.................................. then buy it when you have the money.
Library?
Professor Anthony Kaldellis. Didn't expect this. Paradox is learning from the best.
Dr. Kaldellis is is one of my great inspirations as a hopeful graduate student and its so cool to see him working with a game that I love. Bravo!
Yes! Kaldellis!
This has got to be the best update so far, good job paradox!!
There should be an artifact called "greek fire recipe" that allows the owner to recruit greek fire land units.
The artifact would be hell expensive to maintain once reached its lifespan, as well the unit it provides, it would be hell expensive to recruit, upgrade, and maintain.
Since it would be an artifact, pretty much any other character could plot to steal such a secret from you, and if the current owner decides to not maintain the artifact, then it is lost forever to the game.
Fantastic video, thanks.
I love when you do these.
Really interesting! These sort of videos are a great addition to your content and hopefully show how much keeping to historical realism (as much as is possible in a game of course) is important to you guys as it is important to us players. Keep it up!
Nice! Kaldellis is probably my favorite historian! I love his books. I'm so glad you guys were able to get him for this.
Was he one of the historians you got to consult on this expansion?
유익한 영상이었습니다. 👍
That is delightful. Thank you, paradox!
I could listen to this guy talk about history all day.
I can't wait for the DLC, seeing this and how accurate it was makes me very happy and in high hopes for how the DLC will turn out
Just give me a working themata system! Kinda hope for that since they've mentioned the pronoia.
I'd love to see more of this guy, great video!
He's got a new book out on the Byzantine Empire I recommend.
He has a couple of great books on Byzantium, plus some good translations of primary sources and a fascinating podcast + he has appeared quite a bit on the "History of Byzantium" podcast. Great historian overall.
he has a podcast where he interviews other historians
Byzantium and Friends
give it a listen
The music is so excellent
Gives me goosebumps
Every fan of History of Byzantium podcast is probably happy with this expansion.
I love Kaldellis! Glad to see this collaboration. Read The New Roman Empire, it's a great book!
This is brilliant, thank you Dr Kaldellis!!
Cant wait....... amazing work guys amazing work...
Professor Kaldellis has some excellent books on Byzantium, and the History of Byzantium podcast by Robin Pierson is a well researched and incredibly thorough dive into the narrative of the Empire for those with a long commute :)
Well, well... Kaldellis is a staple of quality... now I'm intrigued.
7:27 it says here the image is an engraving of Emperor Justinian II who ruled from 565 to 578, but that would be Justin II. Justinian II ruled from 685 to 695 and again from 705 to 711. As he said, late 7th to early 8th century.
I LOVE HISTORY!
This is an awesome video. I know nothing about history, but I could do this.
Projection from Paradox...they need to release a documantery about the internal politics of Paradox Interactive now...
"Whether it's a govt, or a corporation, or a university, there's always intrigue going on" he really said that from the heart, being an academic.
Great video!
Finally a good analysis of Eastern Rome.
I love this! More of these please!
So excited for this
Ahh, another Byzantine documentary, short it may be but I love it nonetheless, time to add it to the playlist XD.
What's going on Big Tony! Good to see you're doing well.
omg they got Professor Kaldellis for this! Thats so awesome.
awesome video!
Byzantine Empire is the strongest playable faction in Crusader Kings III thanks to primogeniture and Constantinople, but rebellions, assassinations, and foreign invasions are so frequent that it's difficult for the family to maintain power.
Historically accurate
Man I really hope the Varangian Guard becomes interesting with the upcoming DLC
Very interesting video :)
But it's a bit weird to cut some image of him walking around or viewing him from the side, but drawings were really good.
Big fan of Dr. Kaldellis!
Love his podcast.
First, also I wanna say: I wish that the game has this as a tutorial video for Byzantion.
I like the fact that they added the exact folio numbers and names of the manuscripts they used for the videos. As a Byzantinist, I must say this short doc is pretty epic. Props to Anthony.
Let me forget about this... it's coming late September and I have to be reminded of the fact before July!
The guy is just fantastic. Good choice, Paradox!
Great video guys, looking forward to the dlc
3:05
Hubiese sido un buen momento para plantearse el implementar unidades marítimas y guerras navales...
My god! What an awesome surprise!
Fun fact: I’m pretty sure every PDX dev and 3/4 of players could recite these facts offhand.
i would love to have that rug map on my king floor in ck 3
You can tell how much Professor Kaldellis loves this! 🤣
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
I have to give props to Sylvester Stallone for playing Constantine at 6:00, he was really good.
I am just watching Viking:Valhalla with the story about the Varangian guards for Byzantine ... I love historical series even when they are not always historically 100 % correct ...
This was really cool. Hopefully the DLC will be worth the insane price they always put them at...
A small mistake in 11:06 the mosaic depicts Christ, the Virgin Mary and not other saints but the emperor John the second komnenos and his wife. They were never canonized as saints by the orthodox church
My God they got Anthony Kaldellis wow amazing
Hey guys I have been asking for same thing since you released ck3. Your game takes a place when byzantine empire starts to collapse. Latin invansion and Turks X Byzantine rivarly must be a game mechanic like iberian struggle
As a die hard fan of the Byzantine Empire I can finally consider getting CK3. :)
I really hope they integrate the AIMA legend in 1066 start date and Bohemond has a part in it. His real name was Mark. Bohemond was actually a nickname after a Viking/Norman folk hero
This was great and informative!
Can somebody tell me where I can find the last image of the emperor looking at the map of the Empire?
3:10 Soo....where is the naval mechanic for CK3?
How about we get an update for console?
love this video and this historian
Very good video, can’t wait to play as the Romans in the new dlc!
TaRmata has been misspelled; it is TaGmata.
He pronounces G/Γ in a Greek way, thus resembling and reminiscent of an R as pronounced by a French.
Ahh The lover of Manuel Komenos
I am reading the History of Byzantium the New Rome. I found this book extremely interesting and so well written that one cab read this book in one stretch Thank you for this book.