Wikipedia entry on the Byzantine Empire addresses its history, the split with Rome, invasions and migrations from the East, its culture, and the empire's eventual decline and fall.

Learn about the art of byzantine Egypt in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.

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.

A nice overview of Byzantine art. The website provides details on the influence of, its characteristics, and some of the more well-known examples. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...

Check out this site from Fordham University for a compilation of ancient historians and historical traditions surrounding Byazantine history.

This World Heritage website features Ravenna in Italy, which was the center of the Roman Empire at one point, and later of the Byzantine Empire in Italy. Presented on this website are eight Christian buildings, and their mosaics, from...

The ancient city of Bosra, a World Heritage site, is located in Syria. It was the capital of Arabia under the Romans, and sits along the route to Mecca taken by ancient travelers. It has monuments from the Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine and...

Damascus in Syria was founded in the third millennium BC. Its long history reveals the influences of many ancient civilizations, most particularly the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic civilizations. This World Heritage website...

This World Heritage website features ancient Syracuse and the Necropolis of Pantalica, located in Italy. The Necropolis has over 5000 tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, and ancient Syracuse encompasses Ortygia, which was founded by...

The Old Town of Corfu, with roots in the Byzantine era, is located off the coast of Greece, at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea. As such, it was significant militarily. It has three forts that were in use for centuries, and were rebuilt...

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.

Read this translation from an 1894 publication about the famed Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine archtitectural wonder. Site by Fordham University.

A description of the Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus' appeal for aid from the West against the threatening Turks.

This presentation provides a list of Duccio di Buoninsegna's work (complete with pictures), as well as a brief biography.

A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.

Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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.

Fordham University offers extracts from the "Secret History," written by Procopius, describing the dark side of Justinian's rule.

A brief over view of the history of Algeria with an emphasis on politics since Algeria's independence. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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....

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.

Read this concise history of Morocco which concentrates on its development after its independence from France. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.

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...