The Byzantine Empire faced numerous challenges, forcing many Greeks to employ genius tactics to defend the Empire.

The Byzantine Empire maintained an intriguing relationship with ancient China, thus sending ambassadors there.

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"That he found a gold coin on a random trip in the mountains is completely surreal. This is unusual and exceptional. From ...

Russian diplomacy has centuries-old long-standing traditions. Every year on the 10th of February Russian diplomats mark their ...

As an increasing number of European countries battle overtourism, one beautiful but underrated destination is actually asking ...

Join Tom and Dominic for this next instalment on the Franks and the rise of Charlemagne.

We face losing thousands of incredible historic sites if they continue to languish unvisited, not least these forgotten ...

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.

Hammams have a rich history dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods, when public baths were a central element of daily ...

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 ...

From the millennia-old metropolises of the Middle East to the ancient settlements of South America, discover 39 of the world’s longest-lived cities.