The Byzantine Empire, which lasted for over a millennium, is one of history's most fascinating empires, not just for its longevity, but for its territorial evolution. Originating from the Eastern ...

A contractor in Syria discovered an ancient Byzantine tomb complex believed to be 1,500 years old below a destroyed home.

Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction Believed to be more than 1,500 years old from the Byzantine Empire, the ruins were found in Maarat al-Numan in Idlib ...

George Maniakes was a tremendously talented general with a famously bad temper who challenged the Byzantine emperor for the throne.

RAVENNA is the world's chief repository of early Byzantine art, surpassing even Istanbul, the capital of Byzantium. The ancient churches and chapels of the sleepy Italian town (pop. 35,000) are ...

In other words, who would be the best Roman Emperor in history? The Roman Empire was one of the most influential civilizations, profoundly shaping the West today. From its foundation in 27 BC under ...

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire.

AIGIALEIA, GREECE—ArtNet News reports that a portrait of the Byzantine emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos was discovered during restoration work at the Holy Monastery of Pammegiston Taxiarchon ...

A portrait of the final Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palailogos, has been discovered by archaeologists in Greece. The portrait was found on a mid-15th century fresco uncovered at a monastery ...

An exceptional discovery has brought to light the only known contemporary representation of the last emperor of the Byzantine Empire, Constantine XI Palaiologos. This valuable work was uncovered ...

From the Brigandine Armor to the Dublin Champion Armor, AC Valhalla provides fantastic armor sets that compliment players' various play styles.

The protagonist was Byzantine Emperor Basil II, who earned the rather unattractive nickname Boulgaroktonos (Bulgar-Slayer), after ordering the blinding of the thousands of Bulgarian captives he took ...