Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...

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Zeno was the Byzantine Emperor who witnessed the end of the Western Roman Empire. He is known for being buried alive by his ...

Hidden in a quiet Italian town is one of the world's most unique art schools – and a rewarding destination for curious travellers.

In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned throughout the Orthodox world.

Neil MacGregor with a 14th century icon from the Byzantine Empire.

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

Up to 17 million people have passed through the slave trade in the Muslim world since the 7th century. Tragically, the ...

Discover how the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire forged intricate trade routes with the Far East, navigating geopolitical challenges and cultural barriers. This video delves into the Silk Road ...

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

Believed to be more than 1,500 years old from the Byzantine Empire, the ruins were found in Maarat al-Numan in Idlib province, located on the route between the cities of Aleppo and Damascus.

Excavators determined the ancient city, Tharais, was a religious hub of the Byzantine Empire.