Irene Asenina: Byzantium's War Empress

A documentary covering the life and times of empress Irene Asenina Kantakouzene (AD1341-1354) one of the Eastern Roman empire's most fascinating yet largely forgotten female figures. She was at the heart of events during some of the most significant events of the fourteenth century. Chapters: 00:00 Early Life 02:08 Irene and John Enter Politics 04:16 The Second Palaiologan Civil War 09:23 Empress 12:58 The Empress Vs an Emperor 14:27 Abdication and Death Some pictures used in this video were generated by an A. I. and have been labelled where appropriate. Bibliography: Primary Sources Nikephoros Gregoras, Roman History, edited by L. Schopen and I. Bekker, Vols. III, (1829-1855). Scholarship Nicol, D. M. The Last Centuries of Byzantium, 1261-1453 - Second Edition, (1993). Nicol, D. M., The Byzantine Lady: Ten Portraits, 1250-1500 - Second Edition, (1996). Nicol, D. M., The Reluctant Emperor: A Biography of John Cantacuzene c.1295-1383 - Second Edition, (2002) Email [email protected] Discord   / discord   If you would like to support Eastern Roman History, I have a Patreon:   / easternromanhistory   Music Credits: 'Osaka', 'Battle at Witch Creek', 'William Wallace' and 'Galleon' by Duane Decker from Rise of Nations by Big Huge Studios. All images used are for educational purposes, if I have used a piece of art and you would like me to credit you, please contact me and I shall do so.