The medieval settlement included an inner city-citadel on a high rocky plateau, an outer city and unfortified suburbs.

Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...

Venice transformed from a modest refuge into a dominant Mediterranean power. Despite various crises and encircling ...

A fire safety project at the ancient city of Philippi has led to the unexpected discovery of new buildings, challenging ...

With its arid mountains, rocky coves and "cobalt-blue" seas, Patmos is "magnificent". It is also among the most "serene" of ...

Universities in Britain have a long history of preserving and promoting Greek studies, including the language, history and ...

These are the events and people that shaped the history of travel, from early pilgrimages and the Age of Discovery, to the ...

Witness Belisarius’ conquest of the Vandals, a campaign that showcased his tactical brilliance and secured North Africa for the Byzantine Empire. Explore how this historic victory cemented his ...

Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

Furthermore, approximately 5,000 tombs, some containing gold grave goods, along with mosaic floors, marble and plaster decorations, and over 3,000 artifacts spanning six centuries of Byzantine history ...

Helen Gittos, 50, an associate professor of early medieval history at the University of ... at Sutton Hoo could have been recruited by the Byzantine Army in the eastern Mediterranean in 575 ...

The monastery dates to the 5th–6th centuries A.D. during Israel's Byzantine era. In this time period, which lasted from the early 4th century to the early 7th century, Israel was part of the Eas ...