Learn the true definition of the term ~'Byzantine.~' Discover facts about the Byzantine Empire's culture and a timeline of the major events which...
Facts About the Russian Empire for Kids BACKGROUND INFORMATION Kievan Rus, an ancient form of Rus, served as the foundation for the Russian Empire (879-1240). There was a royal governing elite in the Russian Empire. Those at the top, the clergy and nobles who owned land or held military...
This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Byzantine Empire across 24 in-depth pages. These areready-to-use Byzantine Empire worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Byzantine Empire which was founded by Constantinople in 330 AD and dissolved...
How The 5AM Club Went Viral And Became The Most Talked About Book OnlineBlinkist Learn More Unlike the western half of the empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished and experienced a "golden age" during the reign of Justinian (A.D. 527 to 565), during which the empire's territories extended...
"A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities: Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from History's Most Orthodox Empire" by Anthony Kaldellis is a book that aims to entertain and provide a reservoir of tales and anecdotes about the Byzantine Empire. The book covers a wide range of top...
An Empire so large it had to be split into two, it’s not surprising that the whole history of the Ancient Romans holds a fair few interesting little facts, and here for you are the top 10 facts about Ancient Rome and the Romans. ...
Welcome to Medieval TimesThe Medieval Period, AKA the Middle Ages, stretched from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century into the 15th Century, when the Renaissance brought the Age of Discovery. Things to Know About the Crusades What Was Hygiene Like For Medieval Peasants? It's...
Emperor Justinianwas the most famous ruler of the Byzantine Empire, which had existed for over 1000 years. Ruling between 527 and 565, Justinian built important historical monuments of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Great victories and great disasters followed each other in the...
It was later dominated by the Byzantine Empire and the Arabs; between the 11th and 14th centuries, Barcelona and the Italian city trading states, such as Venice and Genoa, dominated the Mediterranean. Control of Mediterranean Sea islands, coasts, and trade routes was vital during both World Wars...
6. "The Kiss" is the final painting of Klimt's Gold Period, during which he incorporated gold leaf into his works. This practice reflects the strong influence of the gold-detailed religious art of the Middle Ages as well as the sacred works created by artists of the Byzantine Empire. As...