Were the Varangian Guards Christian?

The Byzantine Empire was a complex empire ruled by Justinian the Great. Explore the rise and decline of the Byzantines, including the fatal cultural differences of East and West Rome and the Emperor's role in bringing the Empire back to greatness.

Learn more about the fall of Rome to find out who defeated the Romans. Explore the reasons for the collapse of the Roman Empire and a timeline of events.

Explore the history of Constantinople. Learn who founded Constantinople, why it was called New Rome, and how Constantinople trade became so important.

The 3rd Century Crisis was sparked with a conflict around the title of Emperor, leading to assassinations and nearly to the collapse of Rome due to the five F's: feuding, factions, funding, foreigners, and freaky disease. Explore each of these causes in context and learn how Diocletian saved the Roman Empire from destruction.