💪Belisarius proves his loyalty and skill as a commander in the Roman fightback
🏛️Western Roman Empire overrun by barbarians, but Eastern Roman Empire endures
🗡️Emperor Justinian faces rebellion and riots in Constantinople
🌍Military campaign launched to reclaim Rome's lost provinces from barbarian rule
🏆Belisarius achieves great victories over the Vandals and Ostrogoths
Who was Belisarius?
—Belisarius was a general who led the Roman fightback and achieved great victories over the Vandals and Ostrogoths.
What was the Western Roman Empire?
—The Western Roman Empire was the portion of the Roman Empire that fell to barbarian invasions in the 5th century.
What was the Eastern Roman Empire?
—The Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire and remained a powerful state based in Constantinople.
Why did Emperor Justinian face rebellion and riots in Constantinople?
—Emperor Justinian faced rebellion and riots in Constantinople due to various political and social tensions.
What was the goal of the military campaign launched by Emperor Justinian and General Belisarius?
—The goal of the military campaign launched by Emperor Justinian and General Belisarius was to reclaim Rome's lost provinces from barbarian rule.
00:01Emperor Justinian faces rebellion and riots in Constantinople
10:09General Belisarius wins a brilliant victory over the Persians at Dara
15:36Belisarius leads a successful campaign to reclaim Rome's lost provinces from barbarian rule
18:11Belisarius crushes a revolt in Constantinople and restores order
21:35Justinian sends Belisarius to defeat the Vandals and reclaim North Africa
23:19Belisarius launches a campaign against the Vandals and achieves great victories
29:28Belisarius defeats the Ostrogoths and reconquers Rome
