Abd Al-Malik was the Umayyad caliph from 685–705. Until 692, he was preoccupied with internal rebellions. Continue reading “Caliph Abd Al-Malik – a quick view”
Caliph Abd Al-Malik – a quick view
The Abbasid Caliphate – a quick view
The Abbasids, descended from Muhammed the Prophet’s uncle Abbas, came to power in 749 in a revolt against the Umayyad Caliphate. Continue reading “The Abbasid Caliphate – a quick view”
Israel: Spa and game room found in ancient ceramic workshop
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered an entertainment complex with spa and game room as well as evidence of a large ceramic workshop. The discovery was made in the town of Gedera in central Israel by IAA. Continue reading “Israel: Spa and game room found in ancient ceramic workshop”
Roman Empire: The transformation from Paganism to Christianity
Here we present a part of the Chapter ‘The Church and Churchmen’ (Pages 57-58) from the book ‘Everyday life in Byzantium’ by Tamara Talbot Rice. Continue reading “Roman Empire: The transformation from Paganism to Christianity”
‘Byzantium’; a conventional term
Here we present a part of the «Introduction» from the book «Historical Dictionary of Byzantium», by John H. Rosser. Continue reading “‘Byzantium’; a conventional term”
Examination of Byzantium’s legacy as a way of achieving understanding of its successor states – Russia, Greece, Serbia
Here we present a part of the «Editor’s Foreword» from the book «Historical Dictionary of Byzantium», by John H. Rosser. Continue reading “Examination of Byzantium’s legacy as a way of achieving understanding of its successor states – Russia, Greece, Serbia”
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