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Wow, talk about a blast from the past! The Byzantines left their mark on history, and it’s still felt today. From their influence on art and architecture to their contributions to literature and philosophy, they were truly ahead of their time. But why did they leave? Well, that’s a long story - one that involves political turmoil, religious strife, and economic hardship. Suffice it to say that the Byzantines left an indelible impression on the world we live in today.
Are There Any Byzantines Left? [Solved]
Some families, like the Angelo Flavio Comneno, became pretty famous. They were supposedly related to the Angelos dynasty. Even though there’s no official way to determine who’s a legitimate heir of the Byzantine Empire, some claimants are still around today.
Constantinople: The capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople was the center of power and culture for centuries before its fall in 1453. It was a major trading hub between Europe and Asia, and its strategic location made it a target for many conquerors.
Justinian I: Justinian I was the most famous Byzantine emperor, ruling from 527 to 565 CE. He is best known for his codification of Roman law, which formed the basis of much European law today. He also oversaw a period of great expansion and prosperity in the empire before its eventual decline.
Iconoclasm: Iconoclasm was a period in Byzantine history when religious images were destroyed or removed from churches as part of an effort to purify Christianity from pagan influences. This caused much controversy within the empire and led to divisions between those who supported iconoclasm and those who opposed it.
Eastern Orthodox Church: The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of three major branches of Christianity that emerged out of Byzantium after its fall in 1453 CE; it remains one of the largest Christian denominations today with over 300 million adherents worldwide. It is characterized by its liturgical worship services, veneration for icons, and belief in seven sacraments as well as other distinctive doctrines such as purgatory and original sin that set it apart from other Christian denominations like Catholicism or Protestantism
5 Legacy: Despite their ultimate defeat at Constantinople in 1453 CE,
The Byzantines left their mark on history - they were a powerful empire that ruled for centuries. But eventually, their reign came to an end. So, bye-bye Byzantines! They may be gone, but they won’t be forgotten.
