The Byzantines and the Venetians were masters of commerce, and that led to a devastating trade war between the two powers.

Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

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

Delve into Belisarius’ conquest of Italy, where brilliant strategies and relentless battles defined a pivotal campaign. Witness the military genius of one of history’s most celebrated generals as he ...

Compelling new research from the University of Oxford argues that early medieval soldiers were recruited from Britain into ...

Archaeologists think the tiles once lined a Byzantine-era monastery. The complex also included a large warehouse and ...

Meet Belisarius, the legendary general known as "The Emperor’s Sword." Discover how his loyalty to Emperor Justinian and his unmatched tactical brilliance laid the foundation for some of the Byzantine ...

Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you when you go out' are the words inscribed into preserved mosaic tiles on ...

Archaeologists have unveiled a remarkable Byzantine-era complex in Israel, featuring a vibrant mosaic floor with a Greek ...

Helen Gittos, a professor of medieval history at Oxford University, in the U.K., has developed a new theory regarding the ...

Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...

Archaeologists recently concluded their excavation of an area in Luxembourg that contained a hoard of 141 ancient Roman coins ...