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Istanbul: Historic 1,500-Year-Old Cistern Turned into Spa Center Sealed After Controversy
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine cistern next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, transformed into a luxurious spa center operated by ...
Woman buried with chains near Jerusalem shows first evidence of female asceticism in Byzantine era
Researchers found the remains of the ascetic individual bound in chains. Small metal plates and a tiny cross were found near ...
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Digenes Akritas, the Legendary Warrior of the Byzantine Empire
Digenes Akritas is an epic poem from the Byzantine Empire. It follows the exploits of the titular hero in the Byzantine ...
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The Byzantine Empire Offered Free Healthcare to the Poor
The Byzantine Empire was one of the first societies to offer its citizens some form of what we now call universal healthcare.
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Was the Byzantine Empire the Heir to the Ancient Greeks?
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we ask if the Byzantine Empire was the heir to the ...