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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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Constantine V: Byzantine Emperor, Military Leader, and Iconoclast
Constantine V, nicknamed “Copronymus” (“Dung-named” by his detractors), ruled the Byzantine Empire from 741 to 775 AD. His reign was…
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Leo IV : The Khazar
Leo IV, known as “the Khazar” due to his maternal ancestry, reigned as Byzantine emperor from 775 to 780 AD.…
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Irene of Athens: Empress, Iconoclast Conqueror, and Saint
Irene of Athens (c. 752 – August 9, 803), also known as Irene Sarantapechaena, remains a captivating figure in Byzantine…
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Phocas: From Centurion to Controversial Emperor
Phocas, a figure shrouded in controversy, rose from humble beginnings to claim the Byzantine throne in 602 AD. His reign,…
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Heraclius: Byzantine Emperor Who Ruled During Pivotal Times
Heraclius, Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641 CE, stands as a towering figure in Late Antiquity. His reign, characterized by…
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Emperor Justinian Mosaic : San Vitale, Ravenna
Nestled within the opulent sanctuary of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, lies a masterpiece of Byzantine art…
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Nikephoros II Phokas: White Death of the Saracens
Nikephoros II Phokas (c. 912 – 11 December 969), nicknamed the “White Death of the Saracens,” stands as a towering…
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Theodosius I: Theodosius the Great
Flavius Theodosius (347-395 AD), known as Theodosius I or Theodosius the Great, reigned as Roman emperor from 379 to 395…
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Thessaloniki : The Second City in the Byzantine Empire
From its foundation in 315 BC, Thessaloniki, or Salonika, thrived as a vital hub in the Mediterranean world. When incorporated…
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