The Code of Justinian, a collection of laws compiled by Byzantine Emperor Justinian, is widely regarded as the foundation of Western law. Image credit: Petar Milošević CC BY-SA 4.0 The Code of ...

Meet Belisarius, the legendary general known as "The Emperor’s Sword." Discover how his loyalty to Emperor Justinian and his ...

The Corpus iuris civilis, a codification of laws that was begun at the command of Emperor Justinian, in 527, proclaimed: “Let the imperial rank be exempted from all our provisions, because God has ...

In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...

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

In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...