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Constantine founds the new capital in the existing site of Byzantium and renames it Constantinople and it becomes the new capital of the Byzantine Empire.
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Roman Empire divides in half. Eastern half is based around Constantinople and the Western half is based around Rome
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The western empire falls and the easter empire survives and is now referred to as the Byzantine Empire
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Justinian begin his reign over the byzantine empire. The Hagia Sofia is constructed. Constantinople has 500,000 inhabitants. Justinian is the last emperor known as "Caesar"
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After the battle of lombards, the byzantine empire lost of of their conquered lands in Italy.
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Temporary possession of Mesopotamia.
Theme system put into place
Greek becomes official language -
The loss of North Africa to the Muslims takes place
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Emperor Leo III bans the use of icons because they were being idolized instead of God
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Pope Leo III names Charlemagne Empire of the Romans. Its the first time in almost 300 years there is an empire in the separated empires. One in the east and one in the west.
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Macedonian Dynasty comes into rule, the Empire started gaining back some of their lands back.
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The Bulgars unsuccessfully attack Constantinople
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Basil II becomes emperor
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Basil II reconquers Greece from the Bulgars
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Basil II destroy the Bulgar army earning the name Bulgaroktonos (Bulgar Slayer)
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Balkins and Bulgaria is conquered by the Byzantines
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After Basil II dies, the next emperor after him did not rule so well and things began to fall apart.