Aside from the destruction and desecration of churches, these religious structures were essentially harvested for icons to ...
Paradox Interactive has launched the Legends of the Dead core expansion for the console version of Crusader Kings III.
In the midst of the Third Crusade, a surprising alliance emerged between Saladin and a rebel Byzantine noble—Isaac Komnenos ...
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Why Did the Fourth Crusade Really Happen

Launched by Pope Innocent III to reclaim Jerusalem, the Fourth Crusade instead ended up sacking the Christian city of Constantinople due to debts, Venetian trade‑games and Byzantine intrigue.
Many archaeological finds cannot be linked to one particular dramatic event. However, the recent discovery of a hoard of coins can be linked to one very significant event in the era of the Crusades, ...
For a long period, the Crusaders coveted the reclamation of the Holy Lands in the Middle East. Fueled by their religious devotion, they spent many generations vying for power and freedom in those ...
The fall of Constantinople marks a pivotal moment that continues to shape modern Greek identity, highlighting the resilience and pragmatic legacy of the Byzantine Empire. Credit: Theophilos ...
The castle witnessed Greek history, serving as a Mycenaean stronghold and playing a pivotal role in the Greek War of Independence. Credit: AMNA/Evangelos Bougiotis Perched majestically above the ...
KHIRBAT BE’ER SHEMA, ISRAEL—One of the most spectacular Byzantine mosaics ever discovered in Israel was finally revealed to the public for the first time, according to a statement released by the ...
The Bromeswell Bucket, restored its original form, is on display in the High Hall at Sutton Hoo. David Brunetti, National Trust Nearly 40 years ago, fragments of a mysterious sixth-century bucket were ...
With only 19 parishes in his eparchy, the new bishop of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix, Artur Bubnevych, hopes the missionary character of his church will be a spiritual ...