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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Correggio, Assumption of the Virgin
In the sacred architecture of the Roman and Byzantine empires, domes were viewed as symbols of heaven. Correggio merged this symbolism with the Renaissance's fascination for three-dimensional illusion. He transformed the dome of the...
Other
Byzantium 1200
A 3D reconstruction of the Byzantine civilization in Istanbul, Turkey in the year 1200 AD. Be sure to read notes throughout the site, which may sometimes indicate where an image may not be historically accurate for the year 1200.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Princess Who Rewrote History
Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father's reign called "The Alexiad." As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to...
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...
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.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Masterwork of Byzantine Art
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 24 pages describing the David Plates which tell the story of David and Goliath. Images and lesson plans are included.
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.
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.
Other
Fern Web: The Battle of Taginae
Detailed site which covers the Battle of Taginae in the year 552. Discusses the strategy and actions of the battle and the impact of the results.
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Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
Other
Turizm.net: Church of St. Nicholas and Byzantine Ruins
Read this description of the Byzantine Church of St. Nicolas (yes, a.k.a. Santa Claus) and surrounding Byzantine ruins.
Other
History of the First Crusade: Alexius I Comnenus: Appeal to Europe
A description of the Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus' appeal for aid from the West against the threatening Turks.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Old World Contacts: Era of Military Empires
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.
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....
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.
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
Model of the Hagia Sophia
This page contains a description of the Hagia Sophia along with pictures & a computer drafted model of the structure.
Other
Boglewood: Constantinople Falls to the Ottoman Turks
A brief overview of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. Site is short but interesting and provides good basic information.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
Other
Icga: Agate, Stripe Up the Bands
An interesting, brief discussion of the gem and mineral agate, including its physical properties and historical uses.
Other
Hagia Sophia Museum: Hagia Sophia: History
The history of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine landmark that has existed for 1500 years, and is now a museum. Very extensive information about the architectural features of the exterior and the interior can be found in a pulldown...
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: 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...