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…2d ago2d ago
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
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 64Jul 64
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 28May 28
Matt DrabekHow Did the Byzantines Survive the 7th Century Apocalypse?Two Books on the MysteryFeb 13Feb 13
Carey RowlandSurfin’ on BuzzAntheumWith apologies to William Butler Yeats, (1933)Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Father of HistoryByzantium: The Eastern Roman Empire UnveiledNestled between the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Byzantium, the Eastern Roman Empire, emerges as a beacon of historical significance…Dec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow the Eastern Roman Empire Became the Byzantine EmpireThe history of Byzantium begins in 330 AD. In that year, Roman Emperor Constantine I did what Peter I would do many centuries later — he…Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
