In this article we briefly present the devastating effects of the Lombard invasion and occupation of the Italian peninsula. Continue reading “Lombard invasion and the opening of the ‘Dark Ages’”
Lombard invasion and the opening of the ‘Dark Ages’
The Avaro-Slav invasion of the Balkans
578-88:
Greece: The Avaro-Slav invasions of, or raids into, the Balkan peninsula and Greece in the years 578-588 are recorded by several late sources: Michael Syrus (the Jacobite patriarch, d. 1199) and the Chronicle of Monemvasia. Continue reading “The Avaro-Slav invasion of the Balkans”
Roman Empire; Losing control of the Italian peninsula – a quick view
In this article we shortly present how the Roman Empire lost control of several important cities situated in the Italian peninsula. Continue reading “Roman Empire; Losing control of the Italian peninsula – a quick view”
Norman Atrocities and Devastation in Thessalonika
“The [Latin] barbarians, having entered every part of the city, beginning from the eastern gates, cut down our men and piled them on the ground, those thick maniples [a Roman army unit] of human crops that Hades loves to feed on. Continue reading “Norman Atrocities and Devastation in Thessalonika”
Magnifying glass on Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) History – A collection of interesting information
In this article we present selected scenes from Christian Roman History. We put a magnifying glass on it, in an attempt to explain historical facts at a greater depth. History helps us understand the world we live in; it helps us avoid mistakes of the past; it provides us with all-time answers for the problems of today. Proper study of History ‘opens’ the mind. Continue reading “Magnifying glass on Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) History – A collection of interesting information”
Scholars & Scientists of the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire – a quick view – Part I
In this series of articles we shortly present names and lives of the most famous Scholars and Scientists of the Eastern Roman Empire. Continue reading “Scholars & Scientists of the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire – a quick view – Part I”
Novo Scriptorium 