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Byzantium is an ancient city located in what is now known as Istanbul, Turkey. It was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, a powerful medieval empire that ruled much of the Mediterranean and Western Europe for over 1,000 years. Byzantium was founded in the 4th century by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe during the Middle Ages. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Bosporus allowed it to control the trade between Europe and Asia, making it one of the most important cities in the world. Today, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and its cultural and economic center. Despite its long history, much of the city's original architecture and monuments remain intact, making it an attractive destination for travelers and tourists alike. The following are some of the most interesting articles, videos, and news related to Byzantium.
To the Nymphs of the River: Two Poems from Moero – SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE
Moero (Moirô) of Byzantium is from the Hellenistic period. Greek Anthology, 6.119 “You lie there beneath Aphrodite’s golden ceiling, Grapes, full with Dionysus’ drink. Your mother, the vine, will no longer wrap her love branch around you And protect your head beneath her sweet leaf.” Κεῖσαι δὴ χρυσέαν ὑπὸ παστάδα τὰν Ἀφροδίτας, βότρυ, Διωνύσου πληθόμενος…
Tarchon – Agent of Rome #8 by Nick Brown – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Byzantium, 248 ADTarchon has nothing. His mother is dead, his father is absent, and he spends his days doing odd jobs – and the odd crime – on the tough streets of Byzantium. But when an attempted robbery lands him in prison, he is approached by an organisation looking for resourceful, ambitious, young operatives.…
I’m delighted to be reviewing A Savage Moon by Theodore Brun #historicalfantasy #NewRelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Byzantium, 718ADThe great siege is over.Crippled warrior, Erlan Aurvandil, is weary of war. But he must rally his strength to lead a band of misfit adventurers back to the North, to reclaim the stolen kingdom of his lover, Lilla Sviggarsdottir. For this, they need an army. To raise an army, they need…
Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul: the history of a city of many names | HistoryExtra
To the Greeks, it was founded by the son of a god. The Romans saw it as the centre of the Eastern empire; and the Ottomans turned it into an architectural and cultural jewel. The city now known as Istanbul has experienced rises and falls, triumphs and invasions, destructions and rebirths. Paul Bloomfield speaks to Bettany Hughes about the rich history of this crossroads of the world.
Early AD 124 – Hadrian spends the winter in Nicomedia, tours Bithynia and meets Antinous (#Hadrian1900) FOLLOWING HADRIAN
After sailing along the southern Black Sea coast, possibly visiting the Pontic towns of Amisus, Sinope and Amastris (see here), Hadrian is thought to have spent the winter of 123/4 in Nicomedia or possibly Byzantium. Nicomedia was the capital of the dual province of Pontus et Bithynia in what is now Izmit in northern Turkey.…
A Savage Moon (The Wanderers Chronicle #4) by Theodore Brun – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB An epic, spellbinding Viking fantasy of blood and battle, weaving together history, fantasy and ancient myth. Perfect for fans of The Northman and Game of Thrones. Byzantium, 718ADThe great siege is over. Crippled warrior, Erlan Aurvandil, is weary of war. But he must rally his strength to lead a band of misfit adventurers back…