The Byzantine Empire, which lasted for over a millennium, is one of history's most fascinating empires, not just for its ...

Appendices include a detailed timeline, a short essay on “Peoples Around Byzantium,” and “Further Reading,” a very up to date annotated bibliography. The fascinating last chapter recounts the fate of ...

In Greek Orthodox Christianity, which was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire that lasted from 312 to 1453 A.D., some factions were against sacred images and some in favor of them.

The Byzantine Empire’s long run — 1,100 years — may seem remote from the 21st century, but a reading of its history offers at least three timeless lessons.

Russian president Vladimir Putin draws upon the imperial symbols of the Byzantine Empire to position Russia as the “third Rome.” Meanwhile, Byzantium is erased by western history books.