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Byzantine Emperor Basil II

In 1014, the Byzantine Emperor Basil II, Captured Thousands of Bulgarian Soldiers and Divided Them Into Groups of 100 and Blinded 99 in Every Group. The Last Soldier was Spared One Eye and Ordered to Lead Their Blind Comrades Home.

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From 976 to 1025 CE, Basil II, also known as Basilius II, reigned as emperor of the Byzantine Empire. After his terrible defeat at Trajan’s Gate, he earned the nickname Bulgar-Slayer for his exploits in capturing ancient Bulgaria. But did you know what cruel punishment Basil II had for his Bulgarian prisoners? In 1014, thousands […]

In 1014, the Byzantine Emperor Basil II, Captured Thousands of Bulgarian Soldiers and Divided Them Into Groups of 100 and Blinded 99 in Every Group. The Last Soldier was Spared One Eye and Ordered to Lead Their Blind Comrades Home. Read More »

Byzantine Empire Vikings

The Varangians or Men of Oath were Vikings who Served as Personal Bodyguards of the Emperors of the Byzantine Empire

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Seafarers from Scandinavia were called Vikings. During the late 8th to 11th centuries, they raided, traded, and pirated throughout Europe and voyaged as far as the Mediterranean, North Africa, Bulgaria, the Middle East, and even North America. But did you know that they also became guards for Byzantine royalty? Vikings served as the personal bodyguards

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