Michael III, the "Alcoholic" Byzantine Emperor, ruled surprisingly well despite his controversial behavior and personal ...

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Old civilisations have long inspired jewellery designers. In Europe, the jewellery of the Middle Ages was influenced by designs from Byzantium, while styles in eastern Europe reflected jewellery that ...

With lush green landscapes, striking Ottoman architecture, and a rich multicultural heritage, Bosnia and Herzegovina is ...

A rare 1892 art book featuring Byzantine enamels, gifted only to royalty, continues to astonish with its beauty, ...

"The critical point was, again the Middle Ages, and there you had an adversarial position between the church and the state ...

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The haute-couture house has pledged to finance work on the 12th-century Cistercian abbey, which was a major source of ...

The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

Some of the city's most storied restaurants announce closures, fundraisers and a struggle to survive in Los Angeles.

The sun dips low over the rugged cliffs of Meteora, casting golden hues across monasteries perched impossibly atop stone ...