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Byzantine Empire: Christian Church
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HOME The real beauty of Hagia Sophia, the greatest church of what was Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, lies within its vast interior. Here, the relentless glare of day gives way to the subtle grandeur of dark space, in which can be…
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With the death of Constantine XI, the Byzantine Empire drew to a close. But that was not the end of the story. From the Orthodox Church, to the Russian Empire, their spirit survived, and offers enduring lessons for the modern world. Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at their immense legacy, and reflects on why Byzantine History matters.
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A lot attention has been given to the millennium but how many have even suspected or suggested the Byzantine Empire? It is too obvious. The first Christian empire. The longest empire. How can you ignore it? It is no longer being ignored.
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