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Presenting the Nea1 comment

frmarkdwhite wrote 1 month ago: Hoyas 3-0! Yeah, buddy. Speaking of which, it was nice to see our old homeboy Jeff Green on the cour … more →

Tags: holy land, local color, Old Bests Lists, Our Lady, Anna, Ataris, Barenaked Ladies, Blessed Virgin Mary, Boys of Summer

Mosaic Hunting in Northern Italy

proverbs6to10 wrote 3 months ago:   We have just made our final arrangements to go on a holiday to northern Italy to seek out the Byza … more →

Tags: Mosaic Hunting Italy 2009, Byzantium, Byzantine, Emperor, Venetians, Aquiliea, Concordia, Venice, Ravenna

Flight from Byzantium

ophmac wrote 3 months ago: Istanbul was there, finally. (…) From the bridge on the Bosphorus, showing itself at night, de … more →

Tags: belisarius, Byzantium, Cats, Constantinople, Enrico Dandolo, istanbul, Joseph Brodsky, Josif Brodski, Niketas Choniates

Unity and Diversity

emma wrote 5 months ago: Studying the English Civil War and it’s causes today… and I’ve been made aware of … more →

Tags: College, Christian, Church History, England, Elizabeth, Politics, Constantine, Henry VIII, enlightenment

The Secret History by Procopius1 comment

proverbs6to10 wrote 5 months ago: I have recently finished reading “The Secret History” by Procopius. He was the personal secretary to … more →

Tags: Authentic Byzantine Books, Byzantium, Byzantine, Empress, Emperor, belisarius, Theodora, vandals, Goths

CNN News Headline of the Day: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy Gets a New Look1 comment

todaysnewsart wrote 6 months ago: Bacchante, by Fredrick Leighton; Emperor Justinian I, Unknown; Napoleon on his Imperial Throne, Ingr … more →

Tags: cnn headlines, Art, News, unknown author, Ingres, Fredrick Leighton, Photography, napoleon, sex

Justinian Mosaic

amphibologista wrote 6 months ago: Justinian, Tile Mosaic Ah, Justinian! Who could forget the countless lectures on his influence we al … more →

Tags: Art, Art History, Mosaic, Medieval Monday, COLOR, Fragments

The Early Career of Belisarius

Matt wrote 6 months ago: As with so many other prominent figures from antiquity, pretty much nothing is known about Belisariu … more →

Tags: Historical Fiction, Byzantine, belisarius, Biography, Characters, Research, History, persian war, Dara

Why Belisarius?

Matt wrote 7 months ago: I’ve always had an affinity for what I would call the noble second-in-command. Time and again, … more →

Tags: writing, Historical Fiction, Introduction, belisarius, Characters, Process

Tobruk (Antipyrgon)

Jona Lendering wrote 8 months ago: Tobruk Today Tobruk is best known for the two sieges during the Second World War, but its military s … more →

Tags: Travel, Livius.Org, ancient libya, Ancient Rome, Military History, storia antica, Antipyrgon, Antipyrgos, Tobruk

Christianity and the Origins of the Dark Ages42 comments

beastrabban wrote 9 months ago: Wakefield Tolbert, one of the great commentators on this blog, points to a series of articles attack … more →

Tags: Science, History, Atheism, Philosophy, barbarians, Cyril of Alexandria, Hypation, philosoph, Ancient Rome

Fort Zenobia

Jona Lendering wrote 11 months ago: The southern wall and the citadel The big wars between the Roman Empire and the Sasanian king Shapur … more →

Tags: Travel, Ancient History, Livius.Org, Ancient Rome, ancient mesopotamia, Military History, ancient Syria, storia antica, Palmyra

Plagues of Justinian pave the way for Islam2 comments

Jon W wrote 1 year ago: Watching the show “The Dark Ages” on DVD I was struck by an observation.  Probably this … more →

Tags: History, Plagues, Islam

PM Quote of the Day -- Empress Theodora2 comments

Paul Ritchie wrote 1 year ago: The throne is a glorious sepulcher.  Considered the most powerful woman in the history of the Roman … more →

Tags: leadership, Random, Ambition, Empress Theodora, eastern Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, dissatisfaction

Byzantine Baptism1 comment

joelmartin wrote 1 year ago: I am excited about the Justinian Code being online. Check out the following laws and commentary and … more →

Tags: RCC, Theology, Orthodoxy, Rome, Reformation, Byzantine, church, Catholic, Orthodox

13th Century Shock & Awe

Liz Hager wrote 1 year ago:   (Left) Unknown Artist, “Deësis (Entreaty),” glass mosaic, mid-13th c.,Hagia Sofia, Ist … more →

Tags: Architecture, Fine & Decorative Arts, Liz Hager, Mosaic, People & Places, Byzantine Icons, Constantinople, Deësis Mosaic, Duccio

Byzantine Empire (Video)1 comment

Elvis wrote 1 year ago: Here is the video about the Byzantine Empire: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Hope you enjoy … more →

Tags: the posts, Islamic Arts and Influences, Arts and Influences, Empire, Video, Ottoman, Roman, istanbul, turkey

Istanbul Day 3: Sergius and Bacchus and Hagia Eirene

Brad wrote 1 year ago: Today I visited two important churches in Byzantine history. The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchu … more →

Tags: 2008 Summer Travel, byzantine art, istanbul, turkey, Byzantine, Sergius and Bacchus, Ottoman, hagia eirene, Constantine V

Concert de colinde, 13 decembrie, 17h, la Patriarhie, veniti din timp! :)

Olivian BREDA wrote 2 years ago: BAU, Primit pe email: “Joi, 13 decembrie, ora 17:00, in Aula Patriarhala va avea loc un concer … more →

Tags: Conferinte, expozitii, colind, colinde, Concert, patriarhie, cor, facultatea de teologie, Nasterea Domnului


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