Byzantine Empire - Wikipedia The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages Having survived the events that caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, it endured until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453
Byzantine Empire | History, Geography, Maps, Facts | Britannica Byzantine Empire, the eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived for a thousand years after the western half had crumbled into various feudal kingdoms and which finally fell to Ottoman Turkish onslaughts in 1453
Byzantine Empire - World History Encyclopedia The Byzantine Empire existed from 330 to 1453 It is often called the Eastern Roman Empire or simply Byzantium The Byzantine capital was founded at Constantinople by Constantine I (r 306-337)
How Did The Byzantine Empire Start? - HistoryVista The Byzantine Empire began in 330 AD when Emperor Constantine established the new capital, Constantinople It was a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1,000 years, preserving Roman traditions and Christianity
Smarthistory – Byzantine Byzantine art differs from the art of the Romans in that it is interested in depicting that which we cannot see—the intangible world of heaven and the spiritual The Ottomans ended Byzantine rule when they took Constantinople in 1453
The Byzantine Empire: A Complete Overview - The Archaeologist The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, stood as a testament to resilience and longevity, persevering for over a thousand years after the fall of Rome Triumphs, difficulties, and a rich cultural and historical tapestry were all part of this enduring legacy
Timeline of the Byzantine Empire - Have Fun With History Throughout most of its existence, the Byzantine Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in Europe Its heritage, largely Greek and Christian, would influence the Renaissance in Western Europe
Byzantine Empire: Definition, Religion Byzantium | HISTORY The Byzantine Empire was a vast and powerful civilization with origins that can be traced to A D 330, when the Roman emperor Constantine I dedicated a “New Rome” on the site of the ancient Greek