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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 ...

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

The mystery of Greek fire continues to baffle historians millennia after its creation. Not only did the 7th-century weapon ...

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.

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