The Byzantine Empire was one of the first societies to offer its citizens some form of what we now call universal healthcare.
Into this chaos comes the emperor of the East, Justinian, bringing order and stability – and an appreciation for mosaic art.
The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.
According to a statement from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the monastery dates to the fifth or sixth century C.E., when the region was part of the Byzantine Empire. “This is the ...
Evan Freeman studies art and ritual of the Byzantine Empire and cross-cultural interactions in the wider medieval world. He completed his PhD in the Department of the History of Art at Yale University ...
Joseph Alchermes' main research interests range from the Roman and Early Christian world to the art and architecture of the Byzantine Empire with links to western Europe. He teaches a comparably broad ...