Princeton University
The Walls of Constantinople
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: It's a Church. It's a Mosque. It's Hagia Sophia.
If walls could talk, Turkey's Hagia Sophia would have an abundance of stories to tell. Once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, this world marvel has stood the test of time and war, surviving centuries of conquest by some of...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Byzantine Empire: C. 312 1453 a.d.
Tom Richey learning module engages us in the history of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire, teaching us about the founding of Constantinople, Christianity and the Byzantine-Arab Wars. Unit learning materials include primary sources,...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Rise of Islam: C. 600 1453 a.d.
Unit on the Rise of Islam created by AP History teacher, Tom Richey, engages us in the hisotry of Islam and includes E-lecture, videos, lesson guide and primary source material.
Other
Lectures in Medieval History: The Reign of Justinian, 527 565
Read a brief overview of the reign of Justinian I, his decisions about reuniting the Roman Empire, and the beginning of the Byzantium Empire. Two maps show the Mediterranean world in 565 and 600.
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Royal Academy of Arts: Byzantium: 330 1453 [Pdf]
Gallery guide pairs the history of the Byzantine Empire with the diversity of art produced within its boundaries.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman empire.net: History of Constantinople
A chronology of the major events in Constantinople's history, plus brief biographies on the rulers of the Byzantine Empire throughout its history.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Albania: History
Read about the history of Albany from its incorporation into the Byzantine Empire until its recent electoral history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Bulgaria: History
A good look at the history of Bulgaria from its beginnings in the 7th century up to the current times. Find out about its place in the Ottoman Empire, collaboration with the Nazis in World War II, and its overthrow of Communism....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malta: History
Read about Malta's fascinating history. Its location as an island served as a stopping place for many different groups. Information from the U.S. State Department Background Notes.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantine Art Under Islam
Examples of Byzantine art from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Birth of the Byzantine Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about beginning of the Byzantine empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance: The Spread of Ideas
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the invention of the printing press. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantium
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, view an excellent online exhibit of artwork created during the Middle Byzantine period from 843 to 1261. Religious influences during this time were the inspiration for art, and this exhibit provides a...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The House Falls Apart
A learning module that begins with "The House Falls Apart," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Byzantine Empire: Geography
This map shows the borders of the Byzantine Empire under Justinian, about 1020, and about 1360.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire
Leonora Neville details the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Rome
This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Focus on Continuity and Change: Byzantine State Building
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the continuity and changes that occurred during the Byzantine state-building.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: The Byzantine Empire
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the Byzantine Empire.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Byzantine Studies: Constantinople, Queen of Cities
Click here for a list of maps & photos depicting the Theodosian walls, the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, and modern Istanbul. Site by Fordham University.
Princeton University
Pu: Auto Cad Lesson Using a Byzantine Monastery
This site goes through the process of creating a CAD drawing and model of a Byzantine monastery. Contains general information on Byzantine architecture along the way.
Princeton University
Model of the Hagia Sophia
This page contains a description of the Hagia Sophia along with pictures & a computer drafted model of the structure.