World History
Here's a ten minute clip from Eugene'Weber's "the Western Tradition" in which Weber introduces the Byzantine Empire. He compares its longevity to other empires, the origin of its name and its connection to the Roman empire.
- The Glory Of Byzantium
The Glory of Byzantium - An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the second golden age of Byzantine art. Includes Byzantine art themes, the history of Byzantium, and a visual timeline. The exhibit is long gone (it ended in 1997) but...
- The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453
The Siege of Constantinople in 1453 - The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman; an online collection of primary sources and articles. From the site: One of the most important events in world history,...
- The Ottoman Khilafa
The Ottoman Khilafa - An account of the Ottoman Caliphate, from its founding in 1281, through the glories of empire, decline in the 19th century, and collapse after World War I. From the site: The founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman Gazi (or, as he is...
- World History: Great Resources
What's the difference between early Christian and Byzantine art. You can find out by watching the ten minute clip on the Education Portal. After you watch it, you can take a short quiz. The Byzantine Empire is one part of a longer course on...
- Ny Times Story: "istanbul Yields A Treasure"
Archaeologists discovered a harbor town dating from the second century and the remains of a 5th century Byzantine church. The discovery is a big deal and some say it has the potential to become "the library of Constantinople." The story might add a bit...
World History
The Byzantine Empire Introduced by Eugene Weber
Here's a ten minute clip from Eugene'Weber's "the Western Tradition" in which Weber introduces the Byzantine Empire. He compares its longevity to other empires, the origin of its name and its connection to the Roman empire.
- The Glory Of Byzantium
The Glory of Byzantium - An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating the second golden age of Byzantine art. Includes Byzantine art themes, the history of Byzantium, and a visual timeline. The exhibit is long gone (it ended in 1997) but...
- The Siege Of Constantinople In 1453
The Siege of Constantinople in 1453 - The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman; an online collection of primary sources and articles. From the site: One of the most important events in world history,...
- The Ottoman Khilafa
The Ottoman Khilafa - An account of the Ottoman Caliphate, from its founding in 1281, through the glories of empire, decline in the 19th century, and collapse after World War I. From the site: The founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman Gazi (or, as he is...
- World History: Great Resources
What's the difference between early Christian and Byzantine art. You can find out by watching the ten minute clip on the Education Portal. After you watch it, you can take a short quiz. The Byzantine Empire is one part of a longer course on...
- Ny Times Story: "istanbul Yields A Treasure"
Archaeologists discovered a harbor town dating from the second century and the remains of a 5th century Byzantine church. The discovery is a big deal and some say it has the potential to become "the library of Constantinople." The story might add a bit...