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 ...

But is this true? Is there any real reason to believe that the Fourth Crusade was the decisive event that destroyed the Byzantine Empire?

A contractor in Syria discovered an ancient Byzantine tomb complex believed to be 1,500 years old below a destroyed home.

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.

A stunning Byzantine-era artwork from a Christian monastery in Israel was recently presented to the public for the first time, showcasing everyday scenes of ancient life and mythology.

(The Conversation) — Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.

Archaeology & History Rare Portrait of the Last Byzantine Emperor Unearthed in Stunning Greek Find The image of Constantine XI Palaiologos was probably painted from life.

Through this course, students will examine the history of Byzantine culture, which grew from the Greek-speaking remains of the Roman Empire. Students will consider how leading men and women shaped ...

The gold coin appears to be from the Byzantine Empire in the early 13th century, but archaeologists think the find may date from more than 100 years later. (Image credit: Svetlana Velikova) ...