byzantine empire

I. Nikolaos I is unique among Byzantine usurpers in that he had no interest in either the throne or power, both of which were thrust upon him entirely against his will; perhaps that is why he was a good emperor. By the dawn of the 13th century, the Byzantine Empire was in...

Copied over from the general thread. The basic premise is that Andronikos II is killed in battle against the Turks at Tralleis in 1284 and the Byzantine Empire is spared his reign of mass stupidity. Table of Contents: I - 1284-~1300 II - ~1300 - ~1400 (political) III - ~1300 - ~1400 (social) IV...

From the other thread. Thoughts?

Hello, this is a copy of my current timeline on Alternatehistory.com. I'm currently suspended, and this has inspired me to create a thread here so I can continue the story if I get banned. I'd like to say thank you to the kind folks here who have allowed me to join this site.

Good evening! I am Witteric of the West, and, having just arrived on this peaceful forum, I figured that what better introduction to my particular brand of madness than my personal favorite among my own stories. Those of you that have seen this in AH or SB, Yes, it is indeed I, Witteric, and it...

Hi everyone, this is my first attempt at a historical timeline. I've always been a history buff with a passion for Classical Roman and later Eastern Roman history. I've always wanted to explore the possibilities of a more successful restoration of the Byzantine Empire after 1204 under the House...