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

Anglo-Saxons joined the Byzantine Varangian Guard after the 1066 Norman Conquest, shaping the Byzantine Empire.

Condemnation of Israel’s attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church grows, with at least three killed in the strike.

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Animals such as rats can carry the bacterium that causes plague (Alamy/PA) ...

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.

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.