A Short Introduction to the Byzantine Empire - A Crusader Kings III Documentary
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Күн бұрынWe sat down with Professor Anthony Kaldellis from the University of Chicago to talk about the Byzantine Empire, the medieval incarnation of the Roman Empire and the inspiration behind our upcoming expansion for Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power.
Learn more about the history, system of government, and religions of one of history's greatest empires!
00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - Constantinople
02:29 - A Shared Agenda
03:31 - A Proper State
04:29 - The Government
05:09 - Dynasties
06:17 - The Emperor
07:43 - Names
08:06 - The Army
09:19 - Aristocracy
10:11 - The Pronoia
10:41 - The Church
11:25 - The Byzantine Legacy
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@ExtradaemonYT 10 күн бұрын
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.
@CameronAB122 10 күн бұрын
Hopefully someday, with trade and maybe republics!
@giddyspiderboy 10 күн бұрын
It might be coming next year with republics (hopefully?)
@CameronAB122 10 күн бұрын
@@giddyspiderboy honestly I think Republic Mods are gonna be 1000% better than before just using Administrative as a base
@davidcohen4518 10 күн бұрын
why would a medieval game include naval battles lmao
@ExtradaemonYT 10 күн бұрын
@@davidcohen4518 Bro watch the documentary
@sreckom92 10 күн бұрын
"Medieval cities come in three categories. There's un-walled cities. There's walled cities. And there's Constantinople." Very well said. xD
@PerfectAlibi1 9 күн бұрын
Didn't Rome itself also have pretty solid walls?
@sreckom92 9 күн бұрын
@@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.
@robertc8425 8 күн бұрын
@@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.
@heatherwilliams6752 7 күн бұрын
@@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
@berkanefeyldrm8814 5 күн бұрын
And then there is turks 😂
@mathy4605 9 күн бұрын
Very glad to see Julius Caesar himself explain the New Rome to us.
@ambarcraft4476 4 күн бұрын
Haha you are right, I didnt notice that before I read this comment.
@Hunteromega 9 күн бұрын
Kaldellis rocking the Roman Fade haircut from the ruler designer
@kaloyanvankov8907 10 күн бұрын
Oh wow, I'm very happy to see Anthony Kaldellis here, honestly it gives me a lot of hope for the DLC
@filipefernandes870 10 күн бұрын
same here!
@HansWurst1569 10 күн бұрын
Why? Is he good at coding and comming up with game mechanics?
@philipbrening433 10 күн бұрын
@@HansWurst1569 he has a Medievalist podcast about Byzantium
@HansWurst1569 10 күн бұрын
@@philipbrening433 what has him having a podcast to do with if the DLC will be good then?
@cadeturner2787 10 күн бұрын
@@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
@Shadowfang1318 10 күн бұрын
Fire. Kaldellis and the Romans are a pair made in heaven
@enclavesoldier8893 10 күн бұрын
“All political systems are based…” Too true, too true.
@NCRVeteranRanger 10 күн бұрын
“All warfare is based.” - Sun Tzu
@vivar5318 9 күн бұрын
Some more based than others
@martinromerostrack9138 7 күн бұрын
@@vivar5318but based, never the less.
@cadeturner2787 10 күн бұрын
Just seeing Kaldellis working with paradox made my hope for the dlc sky rocket
@aarengraves9962 10 күн бұрын
Chad Greek historian explains Byzantium. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?
@johntitor_ibm5100 8 күн бұрын
Chad Greek historian explaining Byzantium in period-accurate imperial regalia.
@user-cx6ku7zb1i 6 күн бұрын
a decent dlc that does not ripoff?
@Entropy114 10 күн бұрын
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.
@CatastrophicDisease 10 күн бұрын
He’s one of the most eminent scholars on Byzantium alive today.
@prazzlerazzle5565 9 күн бұрын
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
@evanziavras7790 9 күн бұрын
He's written multiple books including a recent complete history of Byzantium. I highly recommend them.
@Mingo_Slickgrin 7 күн бұрын
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.
@thomasj3421 3 күн бұрын
Professor Anthony Kaldellis. Didn't expect this. Paradox is learning from the best.
@bradley6357 10 күн бұрын
Anthony Kaldellis wrote an amazing book on the Eastern Roman Empire!
@cathar1209 9 күн бұрын
Actually, several books 😏
@byzantinetales 8 күн бұрын
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.
@GreenMarkoulis13 8 күн бұрын
God you brought Antony Kaldelis for this? You guys made the best decision that could be made, literally. Can’t wait for the expansion
@matheus.bueno47 10 күн бұрын
The man himself, Anthony Kaldellis!
@heatherwilliams6752 7 күн бұрын
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.
@TheDAWinz 10 күн бұрын
the GOAT himself Anthony Kaldellis, fantastic video/collaberation
@johnferraro707 8 күн бұрын
🐐
@bergman22 10 күн бұрын
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!
@Henry-lv4uu 9 күн бұрын
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+
@nubnubdubdeh 10 күн бұрын
THANK YOU FOR CALLING IT THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
@CaptainMyron 8 күн бұрын
Μπράβο ρε Καλδέλλη. Είσαι μεγάλος μάγκας !
@jaylonhale5704 5 күн бұрын
God that ending picture sends chills such a glorious legacy
@Manuel-qu3tc 5 күн бұрын
DAMN I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
@Fiaw1 5 күн бұрын
I hope this inspires people to read actual BOOKS on the Byzantine Empire.
@lourencoxbfragoso 10 күн бұрын
Great to see Prof. Kaldellis! Nice work Paradox!
@Ss97sand 10 күн бұрын
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
@haristahir3472 9 күн бұрын
PIRATE IT!!.................................. then buy it when you have the money.
@sommmeguy Күн бұрын
Library?
@DarkSolace33 10 күн бұрын
I LOVE HISTORY!
@maxwellelkiss7039 9 күн бұрын
The Kaldellis-CK3 Collaboration is the highlight of this entire DLC. Please take my money, Paradox!
@Doperwtje81 5 күн бұрын
Being a huge fan of The History of Byzantium podcast, seeing Kaldellis in a CK3 vid is just wonderful!
@dashwerm6181 8 күн бұрын
Can we watch the full uncut interview somewhere? I can't get enough of listening to Anthony talk about Byzantium
@foswa6335 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful video. Well made with amazing images.
@Muramasa1794 9 күн бұрын
My God they got Anthony Kaldellis wow amazing
@sommmeguy Күн бұрын
It's rare for a video game to inspire people to learn history. A great achievement by Paradox.
@Daniel_Jones 10 күн бұрын
Seeing Anthony kaldellis is pretty cool. Been reading his new history of byzantium
@JacquelineForbes-ff7im 3 күн бұрын
Professor Kaldellis 😍I love him. Been reading his book, "The New Roman Empire". It's a beast
@Doc_Nick_ 5 күн бұрын
I love when you do these.
@assisbisneto 6 күн бұрын
That is delightful. Thank you, paradox!
@rhysrphoto 7 күн бұрын
Fantastic video, thanks.
@dogomog125 10 күн бұрын
That's greek fire 🔥
@cyfix7295 9 күн бұрын
Jesus, The Greeks Even Claim That The Fire Is Greek .... 🤣Stop With The Irredentism PLS !!!
@dogomog125 9 күн бұрын
@@cyfix7295 yes, This language is Greek, right? 🤣🤣🤣
@maseola9091 9 күн бұрын
유익한 영상이었습니다. 👍
@YarFeld 8 күн бұрын
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!
@roropiroro6425 9 күн бұрын
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.
@McSnacks930 2 күн бұрын
I love this! More of these please!
@Nemenon 10 күн бұрын
I'd love to see more of this guy, great video!
@twistedsteeltv6130 10 күн бұрын
He's got a new book out on the Byzantine Empire I recommend.
@kaloyanvankov8907 10 күн бұрын
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.
@prazzlerazzle5565 9 күн бұрын
he has a podcast where he interviews other historians Byzantium and Friends give it a listen
@heatherwilliams6752 7 күн бұрын
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
@drakejameson3343 10 күн бұрын
Great video guys, looking forward to the dlc
@chaosspork 10 күн бұрын
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?
@command_unit7792 9 күн бұрын
Projection from Paradox...they need to release a documantery about the internal politics of Paradox Interactive now...
@serrico0869 4 күн бұрын
This professor should make his own shorts, I will watch.
@thevoidlookspretty7079 9 күн бұрын
Fun fact: I’m pretty sure every PDX dev and 3/4 of players could recite these facts offhand.
@MajorGore 10 күн бұрын
Yes! Kaldellis!
@rexromanorum5767 9 күн бұрын
What an amazing video! It's the best 10-minute summary of the "Byzantine"/Roman Empire out there! Kaldellis is just magnificent!
@Proud2bGreek1 8 күн бұрын
Let me forget about this... it's coming late September and I have to be reminded of the fact before July!
@Mingo_Slickgrin 7 күн бұрын
awesome video!
@thecritic860 5 күн бұрын
Ahh, another Byzantine documentary, short it may be but I love it nonetheless, time to add it to the playlist XD.
@theNunnceler Күн бұрын
Anthony is one of the best!
@imhungryish8274 9 күн бұрын
What's going on Big Tony! Good to see you're doing well.
@BaronVonMott 5 күн бұрын
"I swear I'm not a Byzantophile." *3 drinks later:*
@Mikjaash 3 күн бұрын
More of this guy!
@Ricogator84 5 күн бұрын
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 :)
@Inderastein 10 күн бұрын
First, also I wanna say: I wish that the game has this as a tutorial video for Byzantion.
@Maz97G 4 күн бұрын
i would like to see a ceremony every time you get a new king and more
@frankiecedeno3724 9 күн бұрын
Man I really hope the Varangian Guard becomes interesting with the upcoming DLC
@davidcoquelle3081 10 күн бұрын
Ahh The lover of Manuel Komenos
@Marshal_Rock 7 күн бұрын
My god! What an awesome surprise!
@alexanderhawk2659 7 күн бұрын
Who is coming with me to liberate Constantinople?!
@CarlosGomez-jl3jd 5 күн бұрын
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!
@surrog 5 күн бұрын
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.
@solaraspect5255 5 күн бұрын
My favorite guest on HoB. Is this this an omen of a redemption arch for CK3?
@williamfogwell6799 9 күн бұрын
Just give me a working themata system! Kinda hope for that since they've mentioned the pronoia.
@stefanvas6984 9 күн бұрын
As a die hard fan of the Byzantine Empire I can finally consider getting CK3. :)
@Imperial_Archives 10 күн бұрын
Very good video, can’t wait to play as the Romans in the new dlc!
@Yoo-Kang 10 күн бұрын
You guys also do historical documentaries? as a gaming company????? sign me up
@kaanboztepe 10 күн бұрын
more please
@Onezy05 9 күн бұрын
No way they got Kaldellis for this!
@Hazedfer 5 күн бұрын
PT BR CK3 !!!!!!
@deathblades6257 8 күн бұрын
i would love to have that rug map on my king floor in ck 3
@jacobsummers2664 13 сағат бұрын
nice
@cathar1209 9 күн бұрын
Well, well... Kaldellis is a staple of quality... now I'm intrigued.
@monadsingleton9324 9 күн бұрын
*Babe, wake-up. Its time to restore the Roman Empire. In the Middle Ages. Again.*
@ewbait 5 күн бұрын
You can tell how much Professor Kaldellis loves this! 🤣
@Dustz92 10 күн бұрын
11:07 I'm sure John II was great, but calling him jesus Christ may be a bit too much
@Natze13 8 күн бұрын
Can somebody tell me where I can find the last image of the emperor looking at the map of the Empire?
@velibabadostu5171 9 күн бұрын
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
@themannamedjames8766 4 күн бұрын
Didn't realize Mark Ruffalo was a scholar on the Byzantine Empire
@ByzantineBob96 9 күн бұрын
omg they got Professor Kaldellis for this! Thats so awesome.
@BiesGorielyj 9 күн бұрын
Paradox, PLEASE hire Farya Faraji for the soundtrack!
@aqumuffins 9 күн бұрын
I love Kaldellis! Glad to see this collaboration. Read The New Roman Empire, it's a great book!
@1992zorro 10 күн бұрын
hope they use the knowledge of this guy for game mechanics
@paulastalas8691 6 күн бұрын
Robin Pierson when paradox?
@dr.gnomeson904 10 күн бұрын
Kinda hard to believe that we had feudal Byzantium for 4 years
@steveng6721 8 күн бұрын
Paradox is out here charging close to the price of full games for pretty much nothing but dlc flops
@AAGREEDYFISH 3 күн бұрын
This is a better documentary than jada pinket smith's cleopatra.
@NoeHernandezPe767 10 күн бұрын
Too bad Kaldellis, the contemporary authority on Romanía, wasn't consulted on the development of the thematic in-game system and it shows
@twistedsteeltv6130 10 күн бұрын
How would you do it or change the system they're implementing?
@strategos5889 9 күн бұрын
part 2 pls?
@johnmavrakis2501 9 күн бұрын
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
@captainanime4719 Күн бұрын
How about we get an update for console?
@Ealdorman_of_Mercia 8 күн бұрын
Can you make the music louder please, I think I could hear him a bit
@Kristaliorn 10 күн бұрын
That was ace
@maxxxy94 9 күн бұрын
3:10 Soo....where is the naval mechanic for CK3?
@caniblmolstr452 10 күн бұрын
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
@GeorgiosLeo 9 күн бұрын
Great video! Finally a good analysis of Eastern Rome.
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