Zoe and Theodora – Byzantine History
The Empress Zoe (from the church of Hagia Irene) Zoe and Romanus III Although he lived a long time and ruled nearly fifty years, Basil II never had any sons. When he [...]
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Basil, Zoe, and the Armenian Dynasty
Basil starts the Armenian Dynasty In 867 AD, Basil killed Bardas and took over as Roman Emperor. That started the Armenian Dynasty. People call it that because of Basil's Armenian ancestors. (Sometimes people call it the Macedonian [...]
