Romanos

Forward Jayver Palco was named “Most Valuable Player” after scoring 18 points, while teammate Jehu Romanos added 11 markers in their title-clinching victory.

Growing up surrounded by the comforting aroma of baked goods, Romanos found solace in the kitchen.

Alp Arslan sent envoys to negotiate peace, but Romanos instead decided to settle things in battle, believing that Tarchaneiotes’ forces wouldn’t arrive in time.

Emperor Romanos IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan.

In 1534, Tranquillo Andronico notes: "Valachi nunc se Romanos vocant" ("se denumesc Români" - are calling themselves Romanians).

Seeking to protect the lower and middle classes, Basil II made ruthless war upon the system of immense estates in Asia Minor, which his predecessor, Romanos I, had endeavored to check.

Skopje surrendered shortly after the battle, and its governor, Romanos, was treated with overt kindness by the Emperor.