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”
‘Byzantium’ (Roman Empire of the East) and 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”
Polybius on how History should be written
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”
Arab nomads in Imperial Roman service
“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”
Polybius on the importance of historical study
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”
The enforcement of Justice through Faith by Numa Pompilius
Here we present an excerpt from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius informs us here about how and why Numa Pompilius erected a temple to Faith. Continue reading “The enforcement of Justice through Faith by Numa Pompilius”