Gustavo LafavaThe Fall of Constantinople in 1453: The End of the Byzantine Empire and the Rise of the OttomansThe fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, marks one of the most significant turning points in world history. It ended the Byzantine…Sep 20
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy did the Western Roman Empire fall while the Eastern Roman Empire lasted another 1000 years?In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine I of the Roman Empire moved the capital to the city of Byzantium, renamed “New Rome” for the occasion. Thus…Jul 64
Arconte FinzicontiniByzantine Architectural Remains in Modern IstanbulIstanbul is a bustling, culturally diverse city that spans two continents and is home to numerous architectural marvels that are a tribute…Sep 41Sep 41
Jurgen RossiThe Varangian GuardThe Varangian Guard, a distinguished unit of the Byzantine Army spanning the 10th to the 14th century, held the prestigious role of serving…Aug 23Aug 23
Gustavo LafavaThe Fall of Constantinople in 1453: The End of the Byzantine Empire and the Rise of the OttomansThe fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, marks one of the most significant turning points in world history. It ended the Byzantine…Sep 20
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy did the Western Roman Empire fall while the Eastern Roman Empire lasted another 1000 years?In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine I of the Roman Empire moved the capital to the city of Byzantium, renamed “New Rome” for the occasion. Thus…Jul 64
Arconte FinzicontiniByzantine Architectural Remains in Modern IstanbulIstanbul is a bustling, culturally diverse city that spans two continents and is home to numerous architectural marvels that are a tribute…Sep 41
Jurgen RossiThe Varangian GuardThe Varangian Guard, a distinguished unit of the Byzantine Army spanning the 10th to the 14th century, held the prestigious role of serving…Aug 23
Christos AntoniadisThe Educational System of the Byzantine EmpireByzantium’s surprisingly advanced educational systemJul 31, 20193
Carey RowlandSlurfing to BygonziumBack in the 1970’s when I was a sophomoric literary dweeb at LSU, we read a poem by well-known Irish poet, William Butler Yates. He had…May 28
Christos AntoniadisByzantine Philosophy, Technology, Science and MedicineThe Byzantines made numerous contributions to philosophy, science and medicine while also making innovations and inventions. Nevertheless…Sep 29, 20183