CONSTANTINE VIII (960-1028): THE FORGOTTEN BROTHER OF BASIL THE BULGAR-SLAYER.

On 15th December 1025, the famous Basil II the Macedonian left his final breath, bequeathing an intimidating and solid-state to his only brother and successor Constantine (Konstantinos). Technically, Constantine had always been a co-emperor of Basil since 962 and an equal partner in the Purple during the 49 years of Basil’s reign. Nevertheless, Constantine was...