The Orthodox and Catholic Churches have a long history that led to a series of divisions, also known as schisms.

April 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the ...

he history of warfare has typically been depicted as the result of the combined efforts of accomplished generals and ...

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only ...

From the elite Varangian Guard of Byzantium to the frozen north and the battlefields of 1066, Harald Hardrada lived one of ...

The history of war and conflict is a focus on the political trends and divisive forces of the world and has traditionally ...

This documentary delves into the incredible story of how these Norsemen travelled from the frontiers of Europe to become the ...

A magisterial history of one of the worst ever pandemics focuses on the individuals caught up in the chaos ...

Yuri Gagarin's spaceflight, Fort Sumter attack, FDR's death, Jackie Robinson's MLB debut, and key global historical events.

Synod to identify candidates convened for April 3. Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople proposed two names, provoking a ...

Dame Averil Cameron, who has died aged 86, was Professor of Byzantine History at Oxford, and a leading voice in a generation ...

The most monstrous pictures of God come from the Christian tradition just as the most radiant images of God come from what ...