Monday, April 22, 2024

 Greetings all,


On this day Byzantium Novum commemorates the crowning of Emperor Basil II by his father Emperor Romanos II on April 22nd in 960 AD:


He was a 2 year old at the time, but obviously a tough one! Basil II went on to reign as sole emperor for almost 50 years. In addition to his famous military exploits he was also known as a competent administrator and it was under his reign the Varangian Guard was formed.

There should be cake!

-Marcus Cassius Julianus
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