Η Αθήνα είναι μια σημαντική παγκόσμια πόλη, με πλούσια ιστορία που εκτείνεται από την αρχαιότητα μέχρι σήμερα. Από μικρό χωριό ανέπτυξε σε πρωτεύουσα και συγκέντρωσε πληθυσμό, κυρίως μέσω των ανταλλαγών πληθυσμών. Παρά την προαστιοποίηση, παραμένει ο πυρήνας της Ελλάδας, σύμβολο ανθεκτικότητας και πολιτισμού.
The Byzantine Empire experienced significant fluctuations in population from its inception to its collapse. It began with 18 million under Christian rule, peaked at 12 million by 1025 AD, and faced drastic declines due to plagues and invasions, dropping to around 50,000 by Constantinople's fall in 1453. The empire's resilience and ability to adapt amidst various challenges shaped its demographic shifts, reflecting cultural and external pressures throughout its history.
The Sassanid Empire, once a dominant power against Rome, collapsed rapidly to Muslim forces due to internal chaos and civil wars. Following defeats by Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and weakened moral authority, the empire struggled with succession issues. This vulnerability allowed the Rashidun Caliphate to conquer swiftly by the 630s AD.
Khosrow II had two reigns. His first was interrupted by Bahram Chobin, who was a great Sassanid General who rebelled after being thrown out of power by Hormizd IV. This was the first time that the Sassanids were being challenged by the house that had ruled the Parthian Empire, the previous masters of Iran. Bahram […]
Iran's civilization is remarkable for its longevity and cultural integration, particularly through the Sassanid era, which served as a link between Rome and China. Despite its obscurity compared to the Byzantines, Sassanid history retains authenticity, reflecting the aspirations of its people while showcasing impressive architectural achievements like rock carvings.
The Byzantine Empire was among one of the greatest empires in history. One of the reasons why the empire was so successful at imprinting its memory upon the world was because of the great city of Constantinople. It was a city in the right geography and continued the traditions of a strong polis which gave […]
This is a tutorial to use Pinterest to search for Byzantine topics on the internet.
What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in June, which range Byzantine cuisine to Viking-Age dogs.
Discover the top 10 medieval castles in Ireland you can visit today, including Norman fortresses, Gaelic tower houses, and dramatic ruins like the Rock of Dunamase.
This book presents a translation of the annals compiled at Margam Abbey in southern Wales, covering the years 1066 to 1231. While primarily focused on English and Welsh events, it also includes some material on broader international affairs.
Discover how a 15th-century Book of Hours uses vivid imagery from the Vita Adae et Evae to explore apocryphal stories of Adam and Eve, spiritual struggle, and medieval views on sin and redemption.
Discover how the medieval Church emerged as a major military power, mobilizing secular armies, launching crusades, and creating unique warrior-monks through the military religious orders.
