Papers by Kristiyan Laskov
FEAR AND DEMORALIZATION OF THE ENEMY – ASPECTS OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE IN THE BYZANTINE MILITARY TREATISES OF THE IX – X CENTURY, 2022
The article attempts to examine the presence of various psychological techniques in the Byzantine... more The article attempts to examine the presence of various psychological techniques in the Byzantine military treaties during the Macedonian dynasty. The applied interdisciplinary methods of study from the field of psychology and psychobiology sets out to analyze the mechanisms of fear and certain human instincts. Thus the review intend to show another aspect of the Byzantine military arsenal and superiority. The practical implementation of the psychological concepts used in the Byzantine military treatises is illustrated by examples and comparison with the historical sources of the era such as John Skylitzes and Leo the Deacon.
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The research focuses on the concrete and actual use of holy relics during military campaigns of B... more The research focuses on the concrete and actual use of holy relics during military campaigns of Byzantium in the last quarter of 6th century, based on various byzantine literary sources. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefield implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces.The examined issues in this study were less affected in the historiography. Although the title and the topic refer clear to emperor Maurice (582–602), the presented article center not on his controversial personality, but on a complex phenomenon, which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters. A tradition at the dawn of Byzantium.
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THE HOLY RELICS IN THE MILITARY CAMPAIGNS OF THE KOMNENOI (11th – 12th CENTURY), 2020
The article attempts to examine the use of holy relics during military campaigns of Byzantium in ... more The article attempts to examine the use of holy relics during military campaigns of Byzantium in the end of 11th and 12th century, based on various byzantine literary sources, but also on some epigraphic evidence. The examined issues in this study were less affected in the historiography. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefield implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces.The presented article center on a complex phenomenon, which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters.
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THE ROLE OF HOLY RELICS IN BYZANTINE MILITARY CAMPAIGNS (10th–11th CENTURY), 2019
Th e article attempts to examine the use of holy relics during military campaigns of Byzantium in... more Th e article attempts to examine the use of holy relics during military campaigns of Byzantium in the 10th and 11th century, based on various byzantine literary sources, but also on some epigraphic evidence. Th e examined issues in this study were less aff ected in the historiography. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefi eld implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces.The presented article center on a complex phenomenon, which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters. A tradition at the zenith of Byzantium.
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RISE OF THE HOLY RELICS IN THE MILITARY CAMPAIGNS OF BYZANTIUM (4th – 7th CENTURY), 2017
The article attempts to examine concrete and actual use of holy relics during military campaigns
... more The article attempts to examine concrete and actual use of holy relics during military campaigns
of Byzantium in the Early Byzantine period, based on various byzantine literary sources. The examined
issues in this study were less affected in the historiography. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefield
implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces. The presented article center on a complex phenomenon,
which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters. A rising tradition at the
dawn of Byzantium.
Keywords: Christianity, relics, warfare, Byzantium.
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IN MEMORIAM PROF. VELIZAR VELKOV, 2019
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THE CHURCH OF THE VIRGIN MARY OF THE PHAROS IN CONSTANTINOPLE IN THE CHRONICLE OF ROBERT DE CLARI, 2019
The article examines Robert de Clari perception for the church of the Virgin Mary in Constantinop... more The article examines Robert de Clari perception for the church of the Virgin Mary in Constantinople, in terms of his own personal experience and contact with the byzantine capital. An attempt has been made to evaluate the historical sources and information in the context of the collision between Byzantium and the West.
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IMPERIAL PALACES OF CONSTANTINOPLE THROUGH CRUSADERS EYES, 2019
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On the role and use of holy relics in Bulgarian-Byzantine military conflicts (10th - late 12th century), 2019
The article attempts to examine the Byzantine manifestations and performance of religion in... more The article attempts to examine the Byzantine manifestations and performance of religion in the military conflicts with the Bulgarian state. The research focuses on the concrete and actual use of holy relics during hostilities between the two neighboring countries. In fact, the emergence of holy relics on the battlefield between Orthodox Christians implies an immense impact on both military forces.
The elucidation of the function of the venerated relics has been made on the basis of various byzantine literary sources, but also on some epigraphic and archaeological evidence.
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This article is directed to contribute to a better understanding of the God-guarded city Constant... more This article is directed to contribute to a better understanding of the God-guarded city Constantinople andespecially its relationship with the Crusaders. Somehow in the background remains the personal impression, the connection to life, that inevitably remains in everyone, who got intouch with the City. This impression, this overall picture acquires a specific face, unitedunder the sign of the cross. How was Constantinople perceived by the Crusaders? What didthey know about the city in general and how did this affects the events? Precisely, knowledgeis the key word here. Because knowledge forms our perception. Making an exception for theFourth crusade, few are those western people who came to know the Great City from within.The vast amount of the western Christians, who head to the East, only see the silhouette of Constantinople. Considering the low level of education in most cases and the lack of information, namely the contour, the outline of a vague figure is what could be formed as aconcept in the mind of this specific group of people. We look through the eyes of theCrusaders. We ponder the words they left behind – they lead us. We follow the contour of the city: through the location and shape to the imposing walls and harbors, giving anattestation of wealth and power not only for one city, but for a whole empire.
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THE CHURCH HAGIA SOPHIA IN CONSTANTINOPLE THROUGH CRUSADERS EYES
The article examines the crusaders perception for the Great church, in terms of their own persona... more The article examines the crusaders perception for the Great church, in terms of their own personal experience and contact with the byzantine capital. An attempt has been made both to systematize and to evaluate the historical sources and information. More specific and detailed view of Hagia Sophia`s sacredness has been given in the context of the Western paradigm by the end of XI and first half of XV century. The following timeframe gives us the opportunity to observe crusaders perception for the Great church throughout her genesis, development and death.
Keywords: Constantinople, pilgrims,Hagia Sophia, crusades
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SIAK VOLUMES by Kristiyan Laskov
Сборник статии от XVII национална студентска научна конференция, проведена на 14-15 май 2022 г. о... more Сборник статии от XVII национална студентска научна конференция, проведена на 14-15 май 2022 г. от Студентски историко-археологически клуб "Проф. Велизар Велков" при Пловдивски университет "Паисий Хилендарски".
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Сборник статии от XVI студентска научна конференция, проведена на 28-29 ноември 2020 г. от Студен... more Сборник статии от XVI студентска научна конференция, проведена на 28-29 ноември 2020 г. от Студентски историко-археологически клуб "Проф. Велизар Велков" при Пловдивски университет "Паисий Хилендарски".
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Papers by Kristiyan Laskov
of Byzantium in the Early Byzantine period, based on various byzantine literary sources. The examined
issues in this study were less affected in the historiography. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefield
implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces. The presented article center on a complex phenomenon,
which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters. A rising tradition at the
dawn of Byzantium.
Keywords: Christianity, relics, warfare, Byzantium.
The elucidation of the function of the venerated relics has been made on the basis of various byzantine literary sources, but also on some epigraphic and archaeological evidence.
Keywords: Constantinople, pilgrims,Hagia Sophia, crusades
SIAK VOLUMES by Kristiyan Laskov
of Byzantium in the Early Byzantine period, based on various byzantine literary sources. The examined
issues in this study were less affected in the historiography. The emergence of holy relics on the battlefield
implies an immense impact on the Christian military forces. The presented article center on a complex phenomenon,
which combine on the battlefield both psychological and religious matters. A rising tradition at the
dawn of Byzantium.
Keywords: Christianity, relics, warfare, Byzantium.
The elucidation of the function of the venerated relics has been made on the basis of various byzantine literary sources, but also on some epigraphic and archaeological evidence.
Keywords: Constantinople, pilgrims,Hagia Sophia, crusades
- Military campaigns, strategies and tactics
- Philosophy of Medieval war in Byzantium and the Mediterranean
- Psychological Warfare Techniques
- Combat arms (lances, swords, sabers, maces, hammers, knives, axes)
- Bows and crossbows
- Turkic bows
- Byzantine and Islamic great crossbows
- Military equipment (helmets, lamellar armors
- Warhorses and their equipment
- Mercenaries in armies
- Rus’ and Varangians
- Byzantine warriors
- Bulgarian warriors
- Arab warriors
- Crusader warriors
- Seljuk warriors
- Mongol warriors
- Mamluk warriors
- Man-powered mangonels
- Man-powered beam-sling mangonel
- Engines to shoot large arrows
- Ballistic machines
- Assault devices
- Stone-throwing counter-weight mangonel (or trebuchet)
- Mangonel balls
- Greek Fire projecting siphons
- Incendiary rockets
- Ceramic Grenades
- Hand cannons
- Early Cannons
- Siege Weapons
- Mobile sheds to protect men
- Byzantine Military Manuals
- Arab Military Manuals
- Latin Military Manuals
- Siege Illustrations in Manuscripts
- Arms in literature (epic poems and romances)
- Depictions of warriors, sieges and combats in art
- Illustrations of arms and combats in the Romance of Varqa ve Gülşah