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

The Byzantines and the Venetians were masters of commerce, and that led to a devastating trade war between the two powers.

Delve into Belisarius’ conquest of Italy, where brilliant strategies and relentless battles defined a pivotal campaign.

Meet Belisarius, the legendary general known as "The Emperor’s Sword." Discover how his loyalty to Emperor Justinian and his ...

Heraclonas was the son of Emperor Heraclius and his second wife, Martina. In 638 CE, Heraclonas, with his mother’s influence, ...

Archaeologists have unveiled a remarkable Byzantine-era complex in Israel, featuring a vibrant mosaic floor with a Greek ...

As Catholic Christians, we are taught to forgive others, to reconcile with our neighbor, to seek out amicable ways to end grudges and angry separations; yet we have been part of a grudge ...

Compelling new research from the University of Oxford argues that early medieval soldiers were recruited from Britain into ...

Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you when you go out' are the words inscribed into preserved mosaic tiles on ...

A first-of-its-kind fashion exhibition at the Paris museum draws links between historical objects and the contemporary ...

For anyone learning Greek in Cyprus, the struggle is real. While mainland modern Greek is taught as a second language to ...

The head of the Department for Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, ...