ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
Here we present selected parts of the very informative paper titled “Byzantium and the Slavs“, by IHOR ŠEVČENKO. Continue reading “Christianization and cultural ‘Byzantinization’ of the Slavs”
Here we present selected parts of the very informative paper titled “Byzantium and the Slavs“, by IHOR ŠEVČENKO. Continue reading “‘Byzantium’ (Roman Empire of the East) and the Slavs”
Here we present selected excerpts from Polybius’ book ‘The Histories‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Polybius offers us here his thoughts on how History should be written. Continue reading “Polybius on how History should be written”
“Roman histories and manuals of warfare contain no special wisdom on how to defend Palestine, Syria, or Roman Mesopotamia, or Egypt or what were the best tactics and strategy and forms of military operations to employ in fighting against Arabs. Continue reading “Underestimation and misjudgement of the Muslim threat; a possible reason for the Roman defeat in the 7th century A.D.”
“The best sources of military manpower for the defense of Syria, Palestine, and Roman Mesopotamia in the early seventh century were: (1) Arab beduin on the periphery of the empire, although many Arabs were also settled in the towns and villages, and (2) the Armenians. Continue reading “Arab nomads in Imperial Roman service”
Here we present an excerpt from Polybius’ book ‘The Histories‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Polybius offers us here valuable thoughts on the importance of studying the Roman History and History in general. Continue reading “Polybius on the importance of historical study”
