How the Romans Retook Constantinople - Pelagonia 1259 DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This historical documentary covers the events in the Eastern Balkans from 1230 to 1261, detailing the conflicts, alliances, and shifts in power between the Empire of Nicea, the Latin Empire, Bulgaria, Serbia, and the Mongol Golden Horde, ultimately culminating in the restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire by Michael VIII Palaiologos.

From the video

Answers: What happened in the Eastern Balkans between the fall of Constantinople and its restoration?

• history of the Eastern Balkans
• Empire of Nicea
• Latin Empire
• Bulgarian Empire
• Mongol invasions
• Restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire

What it concludes

• The conflict between the Empire of Nicea, the Latin Empire, Bulgaria, and Serbia shaped the political landscape of the Eastern Balkans.
• The Mongol invasions caused widespread destruction and forced various states into tributary relationships.
• Michael VIII Palaiologos successfully captured Constantinople and restored the Eastern Roman Empire in 1261.