The exhibition has opened in Athens, highlighting the golden luxury of Byzantium, which served as an inspiration for Italian fashion ...

The most famous Byzantine icon shows the Virgin and Child and is supposedly painted from life by St Luke The Triumph of Orthodoxy icon is not a simple work of art. It is a symbolic proclamation of ...

The famous helmet from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may be evidence that Anglo-Saxon warriors fought as mercenaries for the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century, a new study finds.

During this era, Byzantine artists and craftsmen set the standard for the world in artistic achievement. “The Glory of Byzantium” includes masterpieces in a staggering array of art forms and ...

Orlov Porcelain Service. Source: Courtesy Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a quest for the throne, Catherine propelled herself to the role of Empress ...

The famous helmet is among the Anglo-Saxon artifacts that indicate an eastern link with the Byzantine Empire. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.