The Byzantine Empire



The Byzantine Empire evolved from the Roman Empire’s eastern territories after the Roman Empire’s western regions fell in the 5th century. Initial harmony between church and state fortified the early empire (4th-6th centuries). The Crusades taxed the territories during the 11th century, precipitating a decline. Constantinople, the capital, was sacked in 1204 by Venetian Crusaders, and in 1453 was captured by the Ottoman Turks.

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The Byzantine Empire

Timeline of the Byzantine Empire

A Brief Summary of Byzantine History



Julian the Apostate



Justinian



List of Byzantine Emperors

The Byzantine Empire



Basil II "Bulgaroktonus" (Bulgar Slayer)



Empress Irene



Theodosius I (The Great)



Alexius I Comnenus



Constantine I (The Great) of the Roman Empire



The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey



Example of Byzantine Art - Virgin and Child



John I Tzimisces



Constantine XI Paleologos - Last Emperor of Constainopal