What was the vitriolic report of Liutprand of Cremona, whose insults towards the Byzantines created a caricature of the ...

A farmer’s unexpected discovery in Slovakia has revealed a stunning 1,000-year-old crown ...

One of only three surviving Byzantine crowns, it depicts a man and two sisters who jointly ruled the empire in the 11th century.

A farmer’s 1860 discovery in Slovakia, the Monomachos Crown, may link to Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX. Featuring enameled ...

One of the most fascinating places I’ve visited during my European summer travels was Zakynthos, also known as Zante. It’s ...

Even Niall Ferguson, an apologist for the West’s colonial depredations, is forced to concede that the ‘decline of the West is ...

Although it often ranks number two as a city in Greece, Thessaloniki is number one in the country when it comes to Greek ...

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You might call it fish charcuterie, and it’s rooted in ancient practices like the curing of Japanese katsuobushi or the ...

The prolonged war between England and France marks a significant place in the history of the world. It is not only known for its iconic battles and political rift, but also as a key chapter in the ...

Despite its Parthian ties, Osroene gradually came under increasing Roman influence. In 114 CE, it was absorbed into the Roman ...

New research suggests that a burial site once venerated by Christian pilgrims likely belonged to a member of Herod’s dynasty rather than a New Testament figure ...