The nun who lived in chains: First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem
Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often ...
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how does the byzantine empire become rich and successful?
Many factors contributed to the survival of the Byzantine Empire. It had a good infrastructure system that ... protecting the Christian Orthodox Church, the Byzantine cities had plumbing which was ...
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The Remarkable Women of the Byzantine Empire
The social position of Byzantine women is not easy to assess considering the vast reach of the empire and the many cultures it encompassed.
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The Female Aristocrat Who Challenged Byzantine Emperors Through Architecture
Anicia Juliana was a Byzantine woman who managed to conquer the fields of architecture, using her massive wealth and noble lineage.
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The Link Between Ornamental Designs in Byzantine Churches and Geraki Weavings
Just as ornaments hold immense value in Byzantine churches, contributing to a sacred atmosphere ... and symbolic representations reminiscent of the artistic traditions of the Byzantine Empire. These ...
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The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire’s Macedonian Renaissance
The Byzantine Empire in the 7th century was wrecked by military strife. The empire was halved, with its richest territories ...