Shimmering mosaics. Liturgical vestments. Classical sculpture. Elaborate jewelry. Comprising 63 works, “Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections” is a modestly sized ex… ...

Anglo-Saxons joined the Byzantine Varangian Guard after the 1066 Norman Conquest, shaping the Byzantine Empire.

Belisarius was the Byzantine military genius behind Justinian's conquests. His incredible victories were overshadowed by an ...

In this episode of Kings and Generals' historical animated series, we examine the cultural and intellectual legacy of the Byzantine Empire and ask whether it can truly be considered the heir to ...

Oddly, while some hold up the Byzantine Empire as the vanguard of white supremacy, ... talk of Byzantium is cloaked in Islamophobia — both online and in tragic real-life events.

Its fortified Byzantine-style monasteries, most built between the 10th and 15th centuries, are scattered over a hilly, heavily forested peninsula a bit more than 7 miles wide and 34.8 miles long.

Real Crusades History. Did the Fourth Crusade Destroy the Byzantine Empire. Posted: May 30, 2025 | Last updated: June 6, 2025. Documentary taking a look at the Fourth Crusade, one of the most ...

Our Reviewer: Mike Markowitz is an historian and wargame designer.He writes a monthly column for CoinWorld and is a member of the ADBC (Association of Dedicated Byzantine Collectors). His previous ...

With its beautiful Byzantine mosaics, Ravenna only gets better with age. Near Italy’s Adriatic coast, it was the westernmost pillar of the Byzantine Empire and a flickering light in the Dark Ages.

Ancient Trash Mounds From Byzantine Empire Reveal How Disease and Climate Change Ravaged Ancient Civilization Published Mar 26, 2019 at 6:09 AM EDT Updated Mar 26, 2019 at 2:13 PM EDT ...