Basil the Bulgar Slayer and the Porphyrogenita Sisters

This chapter examines the reign of Basil, focusing on his land reforms and military successes that expanded the Byzantine Empire while earning him the title 'the Bulgar Slayer.' It also provides a glimpse into the lives of his granddaughters, Zoe and Theodora, and their noble status as Porphyrogenita, revealing insights into their family dynamics and cultural significance.