Fresco by Giovanni Cimabue in the Lower Basilica of Assisi. Credit: Cimabue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 One of the most intriguing cultural exchanges in European history is the significant impact of ...
There’s food, music and an artisan marketplace and a chance to see this stunning Greek Orthodox church and its Byzantine architecture. One of Northern California’s largest and most vibrant ...
A man is feeding his mule, Byzantine Mosaic, Period: Early Byzantine, circa: 6th century AD. Credit: Hagia Sophia Research Team, World History Encyclopedia, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Life in Greece during the ...
Marvel at the perfectly preserved dome, iconic oculus, and surrounding historic streets, all part of the Eternal City's rich tapestry of ... soldiers who fought in Byzantine army MLB star Brian ...
Research shows that A.D. 536 was not the worst year to be alive. Studies show that there is no textual evidence for the effects of the dust veil in the eastern Mediterranean, and there is an ...
When talking about things to do in Harbin, you can't overlook the country's historical landmarks, especially the Saint Sophia Cathedral. This stunning site blends ethereal Russian and Byzantine ...
He was a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 491 to 518 CE. Born around 430 CE in Dyrrhachium (modern-day Albania), and was originally a high-ranking official in the Byzantine civil service before ...