Kutia, a ceremonial dish at the heart of Ukrainian Christmas celebrations, is more than just a festive pudding. Steeped in symbolism and centuries-old...
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In the fourth century AD, the Romans abandoned the Classical pagan pantheon for Christianity. This meant swapping Saturnalia festivities for Christmas celebrations. From these early beginnings, the surviving Byzantine Empire would inherit and modify its own Christmas traditions. As the original bastion of Christian Orthodoxy, modern Greek cultural and religious practices owes much to the […]
Kutia, a ceremonial dish at the heart of Ukrainian Christmas celebrations, is more than just a festive pudding. Steeped in symbolism and centuries-old...
Belisarius is the much underrated military commander of the Byzantine Empire who led the armies of Justinian I in reclaiming enormous swathes of the...
The amazing relationship between Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora is one of the most captivating stories of history. The couple...
The amazing relationship between Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora is one of the most captivating stories of history. The couple...
An elated Kimberly Birrell burst into tears after surviving a marathon battle that meant Australia's top-ranked woman secured a start in the Open.
An elated Kimberly Birrell burst into tears after surviving a marathon battle that meant Australia's top-ranked woman secured a start in the Open.
Explore the fascinating history and timeless significance of New Year’s Day, celebrated across the globe to mark new beginnings.
Explore the fascinating history and timeless significance of New Year’s Day, celebrated across the globe to mark new beginnings.
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread...
The Code of Justinian (in Latin, Codex Justinianus) is a substantial collection of laws compiled under the sponsorship of Justinian I, a ruler of the...