EditorialUkraine. Chersonesus Taurica. 6th century BC. Greek colony occupied later by romans and byzantines. Ruins. At background, supposed spot of christening of Prince Vladimir the Great. Sevastopol.
EditorialByzantines (700-1000). From left to right: 1 and 2: Byzantine soldiers, 3: Royal employee, 4 and 5: Royal costumes. Dalmatic. Silk cloth. Sceptre, 6 and 7: Royal suit. Dalmatic and second robe. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History...
EditorialSaracens raiding Constantinople. Clashes between Arabs and Christian Byzantines. Chronicle of John Skylitzes (1040-1101). Folio 205. 14th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.
EditorialRecaredo I (559-601) Visigoth king from 586 to 601. He fought against the Franks and Byzantines. Founder of the Catholic Gothic Kingdom of Toledo. In 589 he convened the 3rd Council of Toledo where he converted from Arianism to Nicene Christianity. Por...
EditorialRecaredo I (559-601) Visigoth king from 586 to 601. He fought against the Franks and Byzantines. Founder of the Catholic Gothic Kingdom of Toledo. In 589 he convened the 3rd Council of Toledo where he converted from Arianism to Nicene Christianity. Por...
EditorialJohn Skylizes, Codex Gr?cus Matritensis known as the Madrid Skylitzes . Detail from a page: Fight between the Byzantines and the Arabs. Madrid, National Library.
EditorialMadrid Skylitzes: Fighting between Byzantines and Arabs. Folio 73V. Madrid, Biblioteca Nacional de Espa?a. SKYLITZES JOHN O SCYLITZA IOANNES. Petronas.
EditorialSaracens raiding Constantinople. Clashes between Arabs and Christian Byzantines. Chronicle of John Skylitzes (1040-1101). Folio 205. 14th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.
EditorialSaracens raiding Constantinople. Clashes between Arabs and Christian Byzantines. Chronicle of John Skylitzes (1040-1101). Folio 205. 14th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.
EditorialPlate with the arms of the Cornets de Groot family, Porcelain plate with openwork (openwork) border, painted on the glaze in red, green, brown, black and gold. On the shelf in a medallion the coat of arms of the Cornets de Groot family in black and gol...
EditorialJohn Skylizes, Codex Gr?cus Matritensis known as the Madrid Skylitzes . Detail from a page: Fight between the Byzantines and the Arabs. Madrid, National Library.
EditorialUkraine. Chersonesus Taurica. 6th century BC. Greek colony occupied later by romans and byzantines. The Byzantine Basilica. Column, Detail. Sevastopol.
EditorialGold Earring with Pearls and Sapphires, 6th?7th century, Byzantine, Gold, sapphire, pearls, Overall: 2 3/8 x 15/16 x 1/2 in. (6.1 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm), Metalwork-Gold, These elegant earrings are decorated with pearls, a favorite jewel of the Byzantines. Sap...
EditorialGold Earring with Pearls and Sapphires, 6th?7th century, Byzantine, Gold, sapphire, pearls, Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. (6 x 2.5 x 1 cm, 11g) Wt: 11g, Metalwork-Gold, These elegant earrings are decorated with pearls, a favorite jewel of the Byzantines...
EditorialCasket with Warriors and Mythological Figures, 10th?11th century, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Bone plaques and ornamental strips over wood; silver lock plate, Overall: 4 5/8 x 17 1/4 x 7 1/8in. (11.7 x 43.8 x 18.1cm), Ivories, Bone caskets, used...
EditorialBracelet with Grapevine Pattern, late 6th?early 7th century, Made in possibly Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold - sheet, rod; engraved; wire - plain, beaded; granulation; strip - triangular sectioned., Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 3.5 x 6 cm...
EditorialSaracens raiding Constantinople. Clashes between Arabs and Christian Byzantines. Chronicle of John Skylitzes (1040-1101). Folio 205. 14th century. National Library. Madrid. Spain.
EditorialJohn Skylizes, Codex Gr?cus Matritensis known as the Madrid Skylitzes . Detail from a page: Fight between the Byzantines and the Arabs. Madrid, National Library.