Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing culture in ancient times that thrived in the region for millennia. However, the Great Catastrophe of Smyrna and ...

Far-right media mogul Konstantin Malofeev used to be an influential but fringe figure in Russian politics. While ...

Many people mistakenly think that the Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire, but the truth is much more complex. In this video, we explain how the term "Byzantine" was actually coined ...

Druski has officially transcended the label of "YouTuber," evolving into a media mogul with an empire that rivals traditional networks. Through Coulda Been Productions, he has channeled business ...

To find a single coin in an archaeological excavation is not especially unusual, to find a hoard of coins is uncommon, and to find a hoard of gold coins is exceptionally rare. Thus, when archaeologist ...

The Armenian-populated town of Anjar in Lebanon today has about 3,000 inhabitants. Not counting the Arab minority, the Armenians of Anjar are represented by three communities: Apostolic, Catholic, and ...

One of the last European countries to shake off communism, Albania's capital has a certain charm with wide avenues and ...

An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized ...

GAPYEONG, South Korea - The Rev. Sun Myung Moon was a self-proclaimed messiah who built a global business empire. He called both North Korean leaders and American presidents his friends, but spent ...

The official announcement of the work was made in a joint Jan. 23 communique by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the ...