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Material Object Project: The Hagia Sophia, Jessica Saunders
Material Object Project: The Hagia Sophia, Jessica Saunders
History Class Publications
In 527, Justinian became ruler of the Byzantine Empire and left a legacy that still exists today. One remaining aspect of this legacy is the Hagia Sophia. The greatness of this structure lies not only in its grandeur, but also its representation of the Byzantine Empire and the value it placed on art and religion. The transformation that the building has undergone over the centuries represents the shifts in the Byzantine Empire both culturally and religiously. As a culture, Byzantium managed to align itself with Western Europe, while at the same time having strong enough ties with the East to …
The Madrid Skylitzes, David Willhite
The Madrid Skylitzes, David Willhite
History Class Publications
In the late 11th century, following the reign of Emperor Isaac I Komnenos, historian John Skylitzes recorded a history of the Byzantine Empire. This history, later to be called The Synopsis of Histories follows the Byzantine Empire from the year 811CE to 1057. Sometime in the two centuries to follow, the 250 year history was copied by scribes onto several manuscripts. Named after the current city it rests in, the Madrid Skylitzes is the only surviving manuscript of The Synopsis of Histories. Not only is the Madrid Skylitzes the only surviving manuscript of John Skylitzes’ work, it is also the …
Interrogating The "Collapse" Of The Roman Empire: Historiography And Instruction, Jon Pesner
Interrogating The "Collapse" Of The Roman Empire: Historiography And Instruction, Jon Pesner
History - Master of Arts in Teaching
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