The riches of the Byzantine Empire were coveted by many from the Vikings in the northwest to the Arabs in the southeast.

Justinian, one of the greatest Byzantine Emperors. Credit: Carole Raddato, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 The current national identity of Greece is significantly affected by the Byzantine past of its ...

You'll find pieces created in the Byzantine era, as well as paintings ... include all sorts of intriguing artifacts, from European armor to the Thorne Miniature Rooms, which showcase interior ...

The ancient Acropolis has loomed over the Greek city of Athens for more than 3000 years as a defensive citadel, temple ...

A round green helmet which is simple and without decoration. It is seen from the side, so the shape is in profile. It is mostly an even round shape, which flares out at the bottom. There is a cutout ...

On a black and white tiered plinth and nude man stands in contrapposto. One hand is on his hip and the other is raised as if in greeting or salute. He looks in the direction of his raised arm and ...