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  1. Byzantine Empire - Wikipedia

    The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages.

  2. Byzantine Empire | History, Geography, Maps, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · The Byzantine Empire existed from approximately 395 CE—when the Roman Empire was split—to 1453. It became one of the leading civilizations in the world before falling …

  3. Byzantine Empire - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 19, 2018 · The Byzantine Empire existed from 330 to 1453. It is often called the Eastern Roman Empire or simply Byzantium. The Byzantine capital was founded at Constantinople by …

  4. BYZANTINE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : of or relating to a style of architecture developed in the Byzantine Empire especially in the 5th and 6th centuries characterized by a central dome over a square space and by much use of …

  5. The Byzantine Empire: Origins, History, and Legacy — Historact …

    Mar 6, 2025 · The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern Mediterranean, with its capital centered in …

  6. About the chronological periods of the Byzantine Empire

    Scholars typically divide Byzantine history into three major periods: Early Byzantium, Middle Byzantium, and Late Byzantium. But it is important to note that these historical designations …

  7. Byzantium - Wikipedia

    Byzantium (/ bɪˈzæntiəm, - ʃəm /) or Byzantion (Ancient Greek: Βυζάντιον) was an ancient Greek city in classical antiquity that became known as Constantinople in late antiquity and Istanbul in …

  8. Byzantine Empire: Definition, Religion & Byzantium | HISTORY

    Aug 24, 2010 · The Byzantine Empire was a vast and powerful civilization with origins that can be traced to A.D. 330, when the Roman emperor Constantine I dedicated a “New Rome” on the …

  9. Byzantine Empire: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress

    Dec 28, 2021 · The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, lasted for over 1100 years, from 330-1453. This research guide provides an overview of materials held by the …

  10. Byzantine Empire - 867-1453, Constantinople, Eastern Roman …

    Oct 10, 2025 · Byzantine Empire - 867-1453, Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire: Under the Macedonians, at least until the death of Basil II in 1025, the empire enjoyed a golden age.