Map of Byzantine Constantinople under Constantine, Justinian and Heraclius. Explore Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Forum of Constantine and other features.
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 into Western Europe, and the emperor's builders constructed the Hagia Sophia, a great cathedra...
The Ottomans were one of the principalities that emerged after the collapse of theSultanate of Rum. You can find thefacts about the history of the Ottoman Empire, which turned into an empire over time, in this article. I tried to describe the rise and fall of theOttoman Empire on mapsand...
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At its zenith, the Roman Empire stretched from Morocco and Portugal in the west all the way to Egypt and Armenia in the east. Founded in 27 BC, the empire and its later continuation – the Byzantine Empire – finally collapsed in 1453 AD when the great city of Constantinople was lost to...
In the early 7th century, the Sasanian Empire engaged in a destructive war with the Byzantine Empire while experiencing a civil war at the same time. Hence, it was easily defeated by the Arab forces of the Rashidun Caliphate in the 630s. A caliphate is a state uniting all Muslims under ...
Europe’s political boundaries have shifted dramatically over centuries. Key historical events that have shaped the modern map include: The fall of the Roman Empire, leading to the formation of medieval kingdoms. The Treaty of Westphalia (1648), establishing the concept of sovereign states. The Nap...
just geographical; it’s also historical, cultural, and political. Central Europe has a history closely tied toWestern Europe, particularly through the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy. In contrast, Eastern Europe has been more influenced by the Byzantine Empire and later, the Soviet ...
To make matters more complicated, the Byzantine Empire took back parts of Italy from Germanic invaders in the 6th and 7th centuries. However, one Germanic group, the Lombards, eventually wrested control from all other groups and came to dominate most of Italy. By the 8th century, however, ...
History of Europe Europe has a long and fascinating history, with evidence of human life dating back to the Paleolithic era. Over the centuries, many empires have risen and fallen in Europe, including theRoman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire. Europe has also been the...