# Byzantine
Lesser Known Byzantine Empire Facts
The western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in 476, but the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, survived for almost another millennium. During that long stretch, the Byzantines…
The Sibling Rivalry That Wrecked an Empire, and Other Self-Destructive Royal Family Episodes
For average people and families, “self-destruct” might involve abusing booze or narcotics. Or perhaps it might entail somebody turning into…
40 Facts About the Glorious Rise and Brutal Fall of Constantinople
Istanbul, still called Constantinople in Greek, is a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to its rich history and beautiful, ancient…
A Countdown of History’s 16 Most Influential and Formidable Mercenaries
Mercenaries - warriors hired to take part in armed conflicts, without being a formal part of a government's forces -…
All You Want to Know About the 9 Rulers of the Failed Latin Empire
Also known as the Empire of Romania, the Latin Empire was a short-lived feudal Crusader state founded by the leaders…
Preserving Christianity: How the Byzantine Empire Stood Firm During the Second Arab Siege of Constantinople
The Byzantine stand at the Siege of Constantinople in 717/718 was one of the most crucial military successes of the…
10 Reasons Why the Western Roman Empire Collapsed but The Eastern Empire Didn’t
The bare facts about the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire (which…
Gone Too Soon: 8 Roman Emperors Who Died Too Early
Augustus became the first Emperor of Rome in 27 BC and began an empire that lasted for almost 1,500 years.…
Constantinople Not Istanbul: 6 Great Byzantine Emperors
The Byzantine Empire is also known as the Eastern Roman Empire and was effectively formed in 330 AD when Constantine…
5 Reasons Why The Byzantine Empire Finally Collapsed
In a previous article, I looked at the reasons why Byzantine Empire lasted so long. In this piece, I will…