The World of Byzantium

This series of 24 detailed lectures explores Byzantium, highlighting its significance as a powerful and influential empire that bridged Eastern and Western cultures throughout the Middle Ages. It covers the empire's rich legacy in preserving classical knowledge, advancing law and architecture, deepening Christian thought, and shaping the Renaissance. The course emphasizes Byzantium's vital role in history, from its founding under Constantine the Great to its cultural and political achievements over a millennium.