Byzantine Empire
- Byzantine Dynasties
The Heraclian Dynasty: A Tumultuous Era (610-711)
The Heraclian dynasty ruled the Byzantine Empire for a little over a century, from 610 to 711 AD. This period,…
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The Justinian Dynasty (518-602 CE)
The Justinian Dynasty (518-602 CE) marked a pivotal era in the history of the Byzantine Empire. Spanning four rulers, it…
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Battle of Anchialus (763): A Byzantine Triumph over the Bulgars
The Battle of Anchialus, fought in 763 AD, remains a significant chapter in the long-standing conflict between the Byzantine Empire…
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Byzantine Hippodrome in Constantinople
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, a grand arena that once stood at the heart of the Byzantine Empire, holds a significant…
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Constantinople : Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Byzantine Empire, stands as a testament to a rich and vibrant era that shaped…
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Battle of Kleidion : the Epic Battle that Altered Empires
The Battle of Kleidion, fought in 1014 AD, was a significant military clash that took place between the Byzantine Empire…
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Basil II : The Bulgar-Slayer
In the annals of Byzantine history, few rulers have left as indelible a mark as Basil II. Known as “Basil…
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Why didn’t the Byzantines employ Crossbows ?
The Byzantine Empire, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, did not extensively adopt crossbows in their military…
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Eastern Roman Empire: A Legacy Spanning Millennia
The Eastern Roman Empire, also widely known as the Byzantine Empire, flourished for over a thousand years, leaving an indelible…
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Carthage Under the Byzantine Empire (533 – 698 CE)
Carthage, the once-mighty Phoenician city-state and longtime rival of Rome, experienced a period of renewed importance under the Byzantine Empire.…
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