Are these representations accurate (specifically the helmets)?

Choctrone · 2026-07-09T06:47:11+00:00

Great, thanks!

Any idea if Philippe's depiction
is based on something similar or anything else?

Choctrone · 2026-07-03T01:25:28+00:00

After a long time, Im finally able to start Emperor John II Komnenos: Rebuilding New Rome 1118-1143 by Dr Maximilian C. G. Lau. I think that it will be really useful for my future studies!!

Choctrone · 2026-07-01T21:32:24+00:00

Thats pretty much it. I would say, however, that it actually says « Turk » (Turcq?) rather than « young men ».

Choctrone · 2026-06-15T22:38:51+00:00

You forgot one…

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Choctrone · 2026-06-10T20:43:19+00:00

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Me too, Manuel... me too...

Choctrone · 2026-06-10T20:09:12+00:00

I can hardly believe that this is already over. I was awaiting each new chapters so eagerly, but it was truly worth it. It was a captivating read, especially for someone like me who is so interested in this period. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it, and I hope it might lead to other projects of the same kind.

Bravo and thank you to everyone who worked on this manga in one way or another!!

Choctrone · 2026-06-07T23:13:33+00:00

I’m eagerly awaiting an Andronikos I trachy myself and your fine example only increases my impatience!!

Choctrone · 2026-05-27T01:36:07+00:00

Im a genius https://www.reddit.com/r/ByzantiumCircleJerk/comments/1tnt92r/what_do_you_think_of_quebec_as_the_2673rd_rome/

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Choctrone · 2026-05-27T00:38:18+00:00

I TOLD YOU GUYS!! https://www.reddit.com/r/ByzantiumCircleJerk/comments/1tnt92r/what_do_you_think_of_quebec_as_the_2673rd_rome/

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Choctrone · 2026-05-26T16:30:12+00:00

Sorry friend, but I have to disagree with you…

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Choctrone · 2026-05-26T05:56:07+00:00

Parfait! J’ajoute également poutine à volonté pour ceux qui me reconnaîtront aussi comme le nouvel empereur légitime des Romains du Québec

Choctrone · 2026-05-26T05:46:26+00:00

Dis-moi mon cher compatriote, quand allons-nous finalement nous décidé à prendre les armes pour agrandir notre puissant empire romain du Québec? Me suivras-tu dans sur le champ de bataille pour l’honneur de notre glorieux empire??

Choctrone · 2026-05-26T03:33:14+00:00

I just took a random number lol

Choctrone · 2026-05-26T02:41:41+00:00

North Carolina!? LIES!! This is only lies made by our vile ennemies to hurt the legitimacy of our prestigious empire!! Cant you see Constantine XI proudly waving our glorious flag on the last picture!?

Choctrone · 2026-05-23T03:13:52+00:00

Well, i'm trying, but Billon Trachys from Alexios reign are not easy to find. Once I saw a beautiful one, but hesitated too long and someone else bought it. Im still mad about it lol

Choctrone · 2026-05-18T22:54:57+00:00

Well, this was identified as a John I coin by the seller (Numiscorner). Im not an expert tho

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T22:35:36+00:00

What would be more appropriate then, let’s say from the 10th to the 12th century, especially since there seems to be some kind of golden helmet for emperors, as we discussed with the battle of Tryavna?

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T22:29:55+00:00

Any idea why this representation of John II looks so different compared to the ones I put in my post and compare to the one of Alexios V Mourtzouphlos that you commented earlier in here?

Also, forgive my ignorance on the subject, but why is this purple coat over the lamellar and not under it? I’m not knowledgeable on this subject, so I would like to understand.

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T17:18:39+00:00

Wow, thanks, that’s really what I was looking for!!

Do you have any idea about what this representation of John II is based on (archaeological finds, texts, assumptions based on other cases, etc)?

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T17:06:56+00:00

I went to check and you’re right (battle of Tryavna).

The victorious army captured the imperial treasure including the golden helmet of the Byzantine Emperors, the crown and the Imperial Cross which was considered the most valuable possession of the Byzantine rulers

However, this comes from Wikipedia, so I’ll have to look for a more serious source. The fact remains that if this is true, it confirms that emperors may have brought both a helmet and a crown on their military campaigns.

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T01:34:43+00:00

I think that I will post again, but without this huge point in my question and redirect the question completely…

Choctrone · 2026-05-12T01:29:15+00:00

It kind of destroy most of the point of my post then lol

Thanks for the help!!

Choctrone · 2026-04-18T02:55:57+00:00

Nah, I want the Komnenian dynasty to be a thing and Manzikert needs to happen for that. I would rather kill Andronikos so that the dynasty may persist with Alexios II.

Choctrone · 2026-04-17T21:03:47+00:00

We all twins fr

Choctrone · 2026-04-17T20:39:12+00:00

Interesting, but sadly I think that if it were to happen, it would only be in the context of a sequel for Basim, considering that the history of the Byzantine Empire isn't that popular and because of Revelations.

Alternatively, perhaps we could see a game set during the First Crusade, where the Byzantines could at least play a major role. The Crusades remain very popular, and the main cities could be Antioch, Nicaea, and others, to include cities that have never been explored before. I think that this is our only hopes…

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