#byzantine-empire

king_bed  Who was Emperor Theodorus II Laskaris and what was his role in Byzantine history?

Emperor Theodorus II Laskaris was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 1254 to 1258. He was the son of Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes and succeeded...    Read more

history_edu  Who was Emperor John II Komnenos and what was his legacy?

Emperor John II Komnenos was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 1118 to 1143. He was the son of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and Empress Irene...    Read more

history  How did the Byzantine Empire contribute to the development of Western culture?

The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, played a significant role in the development of Western culture. This empire existed...    Read more

account_circle  Who was the founder of the Byzantine Empire?

The Byzantine Empire was founded by Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, in 324 CE. Constantine is credited with transforming...    Read more

contact_support  What was the significance of the Battle of Myriokephalon?

The Battle of Myriokephalon was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks on September 17, 1176. The battle took place in the region...    Read more

king_bed  Who was Emperor Theophilos and what were his major achievements?

Emperor Theophilos was a ruler of the Byzantine Empire who reigned from 829 to 842 AD. He was the second son of Michael II and Thekla, and he came to...    Read more

history  Who was Emperor Justin I and what were his major achievements?

Emperor Justin I, also known as Flavius Iustinus, was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 518-527 CE. He was born in a peasant family in the province...    Read more

account_balance  Who was Heraclius and what were his major accomplishments?

Heraclius was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 610-641 CE. He came to power during a period of crisis, with the Byzantine Empire facing invasions...    Read more

public  Who was Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos and what was his role in the Byzantine Empire?

Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was a Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 1259 to 1282. He was born in 1223 in Nicaea, the son of a noble family. He...    Read more

king_bed  Who was Basil II and what was his nickname?

Basil II was a Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 976 to 1025 CE. He was born in 958 in Constantinople, the youngest son of Emperor Romanos II. Basil...    Read more