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.
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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.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Explains some of the reasons the Roman Empire collapsed, how Roman cities and towns fell into ruins, and how barbarian groups took over with there being no strong Roman militia to keep lawlessness in check.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Fall of the Roman Empire
In this article, you will see the reasons and developments that led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. An official state religion, the splitting of the empire into two parts, and the invasion of various people groups are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lindau Gospels Cover Quiz
How much do you know about the cover of the Lindau Gospels? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
Curated OER
View of General Hospital Near Constantine, Algeria, 1943.
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Council of Nicea
Presents a detailed, historic look at the Council of Nicea. It looks at the Arian Controversy and Constantine's role.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: The Actor's Studio
Brief history of the influential actor's group called The Actor's Studio. Also includes links to related information such as The Group Theatre and Constantin Stanislavsky.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Roman Basilicas
This site from the Purdue University describes the architecture of basilicas, which were necessary parts of a Roman marketplace where citizens would meet, law courts would adjourn, and merchants would exchange. Includes artist's ideas of...
Other
Abc Roma Monuments in Rome St. Peter's Basilica
Brief article on the architectural value of St. Peter's Basilica, "the greatest church in the world."
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Byzantine Art
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...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Byzantine Empire, 312 1453
This page contains a timeline of the Byzantine Empire from its formation to its decline. Click on each heading for more in-depth information regarding that specific time period of the Empire.
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Turizm.net: A Great Empire: The Byzantines
A brief history of the founding of the Eastern Roman Empire, now known as the Byzantine Empire.
Curated OER
Unesco: Romania: Monastery of Horezu
Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Byzantine Court
Constantine, the first Christian emperor, removed the capital of the world-empire from Rome to Byzantium, henceforth to be called Constantinople. Though the court, with all its splendor and power, was thus transferred to a city where...
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