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1. The Double-Headed Eagle: An Everlasting Symbol of Power

   ... the symbol are exclusively associated with its use by the Byzantine Empire and the Greek Orthodox Church. However, the ... – while its original meaning is debated among scholars. Early Origins The eagle was a common symbol representing ... the two-headed eagle appears to be of Hittite origin. Early examples of the symbol come from the Hittite empire in ...

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 15/06/2017 - 19:09

2. 1,400-Year-Old Coins are the Forgotten Remnants of a Terrifying Siege on Jerusalem

   ... have announced the discovery of a hoard of rare Byzantine bronze coins from a site dating back to 614 AD. The ... have announced the discovery of a hoard of rare Byzantine bronze coins from a site dating back to 614 AD. The ... of the Persian invasion of Jerusalem at the end of the Byzantine period. As the Persian army (supported by many ...

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 22/03/2017 - 22:01

3. Historic Roman Monastery and Stunning Mosaic Unearthed in Turkey

   ... a Roman monastery, built nearly 1,500 years ago during the Byzantine era of the Roman Empire. As reported by the Anadolu ... Izmir The world might have missed out on another glorious Byzantine relic , had the two robbers been subtle enough. ... some artifacts back to the museum for further study. How Byzantine Art and Architecture Captivated the Known World A ...

   Sahir - 04/04/2021 - 23:00

4. Anna Komnene: The Byzantine Biographer Princess and First Female Historian

   ... is Anna Komnene’s Alexiad . As the eldest daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komenenos, she had almost ... of the greatest resources historians have for studying the Byzantine Empire, and is seen as one of the greatest ... of Anna Komnene’s Alexiad (Sailko / CC BY SA 3.0 ) The Early Life of Anna Komnene Anna, born in 1083 AD, was the ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 27/10/2022 - 14:52

5. The Fantastic Basilica San Vitale is the Last Entirely Intact Byzantine Church

   When Byzantine Emperor Justinian conquered Italy in the 6th ... octagonal church, the San Vitale Basilica in Ravenna. When Byzantine Emperor Justinian conquered Italy in the 6th ... to survive entirely intact. Every square inch of the early medieval church is adorned with decorations, ...

   Mark Miller - 15/11/2018 - 02:02

6. A Blazing Weapon: Unraveling the Mystery of Greek Fire

   ... as a true marvel: Greek fire. In the 7th century AD, the Byzantine Empire harnessed the power of fire with the ... as a true marvel: Greek fire. In the 7th century AD, the Byzantine Empire harnessed the power of fire with the ... Most Fiery Defense Weapon Developed by the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century, Greek fire was a true ...

   Lex Leigh - 28/02/2023 - 00:54

7. Archaeologists Find An Unusual Urban Complex Within Egypt’s Marea Site

   ... been constructed when Egypt was Christian and part of the Byzantine Empire (in the sixth century AD).  Polish ... been constructed when Egypt was Christian and part of the Byzantine Empire (in the sixth century AD). This unique urban ... Form of Urban Planning During the Greek (332 BC-30 BC) and Early Roman (30 BC-313 AD) periods, heavy construction ...

   Nathan Falde - 04/08/2021 - 22:50

8. The Forgotten Renaissance: The Successes of the Macedonian Dynasty

   ... scheme of dynasties, yet it sent waves throughout the Byzantine Empire . Under them, previously lost territories ... the most effective dynasties of the East, transforming the Byzantine Empire into the most powerful medieval state in the ... in 886 AD. Under the dynasty Basil heretofore forged, the Byzantine Empire grew to its most powerful and prestigious, ...

   Riley Winters - 12/06/2015 - 15:30

9. Evidence Of Viking Mercenary District Found Near Istanbul

   ... as Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire.  Archaeologists in Turkey have found what ... as Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire . The discoveries are providing more evidence on the role of Viking mercenaries in the Byzantine Empire. The Viking mercenary district discovered ...

   Ed Whelan - 27/08/2020 - 18:16

10. Boutique Wine for Byzantines: 1,600-year-old Wine Press Discovered in the Negev Desert

    ... a 1,600-year-old wine press has been discovered in a vast Byzantine building along the incense trade route in the ... southern Negev desert in Israel. Experts suggest that the Byzantine-era wine press is truly unique. The Times of Israel ... a 1,600-year-old wine press has been discovered in a vast Byzantine building along the incense trade route in the ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 26/07/2017 - 22:50

11. Corpus Juris Civilis Law: Created by a Byzantine Emperor and Still Relevant in Courts Over 1,500 Years Later

    By the time of Byzantine Emperor Justinian’s reign in the 6th century AD, ... lost Roman Empire territory and glory. By the time of Byzantine Emperor Justinian’s reign in the 6th century AD, ... Juris Civilis Developed? Justinian began the project early in his reign, in the year 528. His goal was to extend ...

    Mark Miller - 22/11/2018 - 22:41

12. Byzantium Suffers Barbarian Wrath in the Massacre of Milan of 539 AD

    ... and the capital of the region of Lombardy . During the early Christian era, it became one of the seats of Roman ... Justinian I, who was the emperor from 527 to 565 AD, the Byzantine Empire made efforts to reconquer the lost provinces ... of Milan was the instrumental figure in these events. In early 538 AD, he traveled with a group of representatives to ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 01/08/2021 - 22:59

13. Ancient Precious Stone Ring Found In Israel: Cure For Hangovers?

    ... AD, which was the period when Palestine transitioned from Byzantine to Muslim rule. The precious stone ring as it was ... Antiquities Authority Precious Stone Ring From Either Byzantine or Islamic Period The delicate, finely-crafted ring ... could have been left their during either the Byzantine or Early Islamic periods. But the ring may not have been ...

    Nathan Falde - 03/11/2021 - 14:00

14. Hisham’s Palace: Insight into Early Islamic Architecture

    Hisham’s Palace, or Khirbat Al Mafjar, is an important early Islamic archaeological site, and one of the few surviving antiquities of the Roman and Byzantine eras in the West Bank area.  Hisham’s Palace, or Khirbat Al Mafjar, is an important early Islamic archaeological site, and one of the few ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 17/10/2022 - 18:40

15. Medieval England’s Sudden Silver Currency Conversion Solved

    ... of the University of Cambridge, centers on the analysis of early medieval silver coins from the Fitzwilliam Museum. The ... the shifts in Europe's economic engines from the  Byzantine Empire  to Francia under Charlemagne. The Heroic ... light on the complex economic and political dynamics of early medieval Europe. The influx of Byzantine silver and the ...

    Gary Manners - 09/04/2024 - 17:12

16. The Immortal Legacy: Dušan the Mighty and the Birth of the Serbian Empire

    ... and other corners of Europe, becoming entwined with the Byzantine Empire and its fate. From early principalities and feuding nobles, to the emergence of ... ( Public domain ) Exploiting the Byzantine Weaknesses: Early Conquests The Byzantine Empire, that venerable ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 18/08/2020 - 22:29

17. Extremely Rare Ancient Mosaic Bearing a Greek Inscription Discovered “Miraculously” in Jerusalem

    ... Graffiti on it An ancient Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian was found at the Jerusalem Old ... of Israel . An ancient Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian was found at the Jerusalem Old ... Ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem Mosaic Dates Back to the Byzantine Empire Archaeologists suggest that the building, of ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 26/08/2017 - 13:53

18. Researchers Reveal Early Complex Brain Surgery in Ancient Greece

    ... fourth to seventh centuries. This has revealed evidence of early brain surgery. High Status Skeletons Ten skeletal ... day Thasos where the skeletal remains with evidence of early complex brain surgery were found. ( Balate Dorin / ... University The article ‘ Adelphi researcher discovers early, complex brain surgery in ancient Greece’ was a press ...

    ancient-origins - 08/04/2020 - 18:30

19. Ostrogothic Kingdom – The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Goths

    The early medieval and early AD history of Europe saw many emerging nations, and ... lived empire began to crumble. Several years later, the Byzantine emperor Leo the Thracian exerted his dominance over ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 16/12/2019 - 13:57

20. Theodora: How a Poverty Stricken Prostitute Became an Empress

    https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/byzantine-empire-0012322 The history of Theodora is a classic ... she is thought to have started life in the lowest class of Byzantine society but became one of the most powerful women ... Theodora was born around AD 497. Little is known about her early life. According to Procopius’ Secret History , the ...

    dhwty - 17/11/2018 - 01:56

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