Byzantine art

The emergence of the Ottoman empire began in 1299 by Oghuz Turks under the rule of Osman 1 in Northwestern Anatolia. Conquests in the Balkans between the years 1362-1389 and the overthrowing of the Byzantine empire had a profound impact on the geopolitics of the Ottoman empire, ultimately transforming the Ottoman empire as a transcontinental empire and claimant to the caliphate. The Ottoman empire was the leading empire of the Islamic world that controlled large swaths of territory that ranged…

The Pirenne thesis states that sea trade was crucial to the survival of the Roman empire, and the increase of Muslim invasions in the seventh and eighth centuries severed the unity of trade between the Western countries in the Mediterranean. This led to a steady decline of the Roman empire as it was unable to sustain itself through trade. There are differing opinions between modern historians as to the accuracy of the Pirenne thesis, with most historians arguing it is no longer a valid…

The Vikings knowledge of the sea was passed on for generations. With that knowledge, they were able to navigate to unfamiliar waters which were at the time thought impossible to navigate by others, which makes us think of the Vikings as experts on the subject, even though they were looked at as foolish individuals by others during that time. On the other hand, the Vikings did not only create mayhem, they also were skilled traders and well-organized in performing illegal activities, such as:…

The Byzantine Empire was established in 324 BC by Constantine I the Great when he overthrew Maxentius as the king of Rome. Emperor Constantine I should not be just be recognized for founding the Byzantine Empire but also for promoting Christianity and was the first emperor to die a Christian. This emperor made it advantageous to be a Christian and therefor society found it to be more acceptable to practice. The emperor promoted and favored Christians in government jobs and he restored Christian…

The Fall of Roman Empire The Roman Empire is celebrated as being one of the most famous empires of western civilization history known for their talents in the arts, war and conquering techniques and new architectural ideas. The Roman Empire flourished in culture and was known for creating wonderful sculptures and their technique of Roman Verism. Under certain emperors, war and conquering techniques advanced and were able to use engineering skills to terminate their enemies. The Rome Empire also…

These clashes were between local princes over boundaries and principals, against native Italian tribes and threats from the Byzantine and German empires. These warring factions use Normans as mercenaries in their battles. Normans first cemented their involvement and supremacy in warfare in the Italian peninsula by being involved in clashes between the Lombards and the Byzantine Empire. The Normans fought on both sides of the conflict, with their loyalties with whoever paid more. Emily Albu says…

analysis of the Byzantine empire. The majority of the readings have looked at overall time periods or major battles, yet none give the reader an interpretation of Byzantine history through the eyes of a specific group. Contrastingly, Cavallo provides the reader with an in depth account of the subgroups in the Byzantine Empire, and the similarities that are shared by them. This paper will discuss and analyze the roles that bishops, soldiers, and emperors play throughout the history of Byzantine…

Empires from 500 BCE all developed and changed over time. Many factors contributed to these developments and changes such as their geography and their leaders. Geography influences cultures, people, and agriculture. Greece and Rome had very different types of land even though they both shared the Mediterranean Sea. The land quality of Greece and Rome are quite different, as are the cultures and religions; leaders made an impact on the way these empires developed. First of all, the Mediterranean…

Throughout history there have been numerous wars started because of the need to help others from living under a supposed harsh regime and save them from being persecuted because of their race, religion or class. Many of these types of wars have been unsuccessful in achieving this goal and only one notable, historical crusade has done this and has succeeded, but at a price. There hasn’t been a movement more momentous than the First Crusade. The First Crusade was a pilgrimage turned military…

The Early Middle Ages are commonly referred to by historians as the “Dark Ages”, due to several factors, including the lack of written documents that would reveal important details about the lives of people during this time, as well as the state of political unrest and civil uprising that was at play, because of the recent collapse of the Roman Empire in Western Europe. This was a time during which nations and alliances were constantly forming and shifting, resulting in many wars and battles.…