Articles related to "Justinian"

The long reign of Justinian resulted in attempts to recover lost western provinces from barbarian control, the codification of Roman law, & construction of Hagia Sophia.

Justinian I undoubtedly went down in history as being one of the greatest Emperors to have ruled over the Byzantine Empire.

Hagia Sophia was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great, becoming one of the most elaborate Christian churches in Europe.

Byzantine Emperor Justinian built the great Christian church, Hagia Sophia, but soon ran into many problems.

The Byzantine period in Sabratha saw the building of churches from reclaimed classical roman buildings. Many of the city's Christian cemeteries were also established

Palmyra or Tadmor began life as a Seleucid city. It grew prosperous from trade before a rebellion against the Roman Empire destroyed it

These three courtesans from Ancient Greece, Byzantium and France respectively, wielded tremendous power over their sovereigns and their countries.

Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.

In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."

The Church of the Nativity in Manger Square in the centre of Bethlehem is one of Christianity's most revered sites. It is according to tradition the birthplace of Jesus

Centered around Constantinople, the Eastern Empire evolved into the Byzantine Empire, preserving Roman culture, law, and Christian institutions.

The Syrian town of Bosra has a history as a Nabataean and Roman provincial capital, an important garrison town and a major centre of Byzantine Christianity

When the Roman Empire dissolved into Eastern and Western entities, the East became the Byzantine Empire while the West forged a new identity tied to the Latin Church.

Istanbul has many world-class cultural sights but the following four essential Turkish experiences show that the city on the Bosphorus really has something for everyone.

No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping by the magnificent Sanctuary of Isis at Philae.

Although medicine had been practiced in the United States for hundreds of years, the first Code of Medical Ethics for physicians was not written until 1847.

A varied walk with lots to see en route. The Pembroke Coastal Path offers miles of unspoilt coastline, historic monuments,18th-century lily ponds and a 12thc. cathedral.

Hagia Sophia has been a source of wonder and mystery since it was first constructed. When you're visiting Istanbul, you'll want to know a little background before you go.

Original source documents can be very valuable in understanding the social and cultural habits of everyday life, but accuracy must be tested by corroborative sources.

Silk has a natural beauty and its history is surrounded by legends. The Chinese used it first, but other countries did their best to obtain their own silkworms.

Travel to Istanbul and the Istanbul tourist will see the Basilica Cistern, which is a vast underground water storage known locally as the Sunken Palace"

What is a monastery? Why were they responsible for preserving numerous artifacts?

Connecting the Middle East with Europe, Istanbul's important sites include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

West Bank Bethlehem sits almost 2,500 feet above sea level only five miles from Jerusalem. It is for Christians, Jews and Muslims a special place.

Site of one of the oldest Middle East settlements, Tarsus played a prominent role in the histories of competing Near East and Mediterranean empires.

The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.

Visitors to Ephesus can expect an extensive excavation revealing all aspects of Roman government, social, and cultural life as well as the imprint of early Christianity.

Throughout Ancient History, certain mountain tops came to be associated with the gods whether in Greece or Japan. For Some Near Eastern people, Sinai was such a place.

Using primary source documents enhances a research paper or essay but writers should be aware of the limitations inherent in original sources.

Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.

Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Saracen and Spanish peoples were drawn to and left their mark on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 7th.

The Black Plague also known as the Black Death or Bubonic Plague appeared in Europe in 1348 and was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.

Byzantium was the eastern half of the Roman Empire which had survived and carried on after the collapse of the western empire in 476 AD.

Eclectic Spirituality is a celebration of the truth found in all world religions and philosophies.

The Vandal people, despite causing Rome some grief in the 5th Century, have been given a bad rap. A quick glance at their history will shed some light on the subject.

Pictures and designs created with various types and colors of tessera (tile) and other materials form mosaic art with more than just a decorative purpose.