Belisarius: The Emperor’s Sword (1/6) | Epic History of Rome’s Last Great General

Step into the dramatic world of the Byzantine Empire and witness the rise of Belisarius, the brilliant general known as The Emperor’s Sword. From his humble beginnings in Thrace to his first victories under Emperor Justinian, Belisarius proved himself as Rome’s last great protector.

In this episode (Part 1 of 6), we explore:

Constantinople in unrest and the ambition of Justinian

The creation of Belisarius’s elite Bucellarii troops

The epic victory at the Battle of Dara (530 AD) against the Persians

The brutal suppression of the Nika Riots (532 AD)

The path that would make him both a hero and a tragic figure in Roman history


A story of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice, this series reveals how Belisarius became the shining sword of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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