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The Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire, was the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, centered on the capital of Constantinople, and ruled by Emperors. It was called the Roman Empire by its inhabitants and its neighbours, and was also known as Romania ( Greek ??µa??a, Rhomanía). As the distinction between "Roman Empire" and "Byzantine Empire" is purely a modern convention, it is not possible to assign a date of separation, but an important point is the Emperor Constantine I's transfer of the capital from Nicomedia (in Anatolia) to Byzantium on the Bosphorus, which became Constantinople (alternatively " New Rome"). [n 1]The Empire remained one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe, despite setbacks and territorial losses, especially during the Roman–Persian and Byzantine–Arab Wars. The Empire recovered during the Macedonian dynasty, rising again to become the pre-eminent power in the Eastern Mediterranean by the late 10th century. After 1071 however, much of Asia Minor, the Empire's heartland, was lost to the Seljuk Turks. The Komnenian restoration regained some ground and briefly re-established dominance in the 12th century, but declined again under their successors. The Empire received a mortal blow in 1204 by the Fourth Crusade, when it was dissolved and divided into competing Byzantine Greek and Latin realms. Despite the eventual recovery of Constantinople and re-establishment of the Empire in 1261, under the Palaiologan emperors, successive civil wars in the 14th century further sapped the Empire's strength. Most of its remaining territory was lost in the Byzantine–Ottoman Wars, culminating in the Fall of Constantinople and its remaining territories to the Muslim Ottoman Turks in the 15th century. Until one century after the fall of its capital Constantinople, the Empire was known to its inhabitants as the Roman Empire, the Empire of the Romans (Latin Imperium Romanum, Imperium Romanorum, Greek ?as??e?a t?? ??µa???, Basileía tôn Rhomaíon), Romania[n 2] (??µa??a, Rhomanía), and also as Rhomaís (??µa??).[4] The designation of the Empire as "Byzantine" began in Western Europe in 1557, when German historian Hieronymus Wolf published his work Corpus Historiæ Byzantinæ, a collection of Byzantine sources. "Byzantine" itself comes from "Byzantium", the name of the city of Constantinople before it became the capital of Constantine. This older name of the city would rarely be used from this point onward except in historical or poetic contexts. The publication in 1648 of the Byzantine du Louvre (Corpus Scriptorum Historiæ Byzantinæ), and in 1680 of Du Cange's Historia Byzantina further popularized the use of Byzantine among French authors, such as Montesquieu.[5] It was not until the 19th century[citation needed], however, with the birth of modern Greece, that the term "Byzantine" came into general use in the Western world since before this time the term Greek had been used to refer to the Empire and its descendants within the Ottoman Empire.
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1. www.bjbead.com explain the discount cloisonné jewelry in the wholesale jewelry business
August 26, 2009
Cloisonné is the fusion of bronze, glass and metal. It comes from a tradition that is more than 3,000 years old - practiced in both the West and East.
Discount Cloisonne jewelry first developed in the Near East. It spread to the Byzantine Empire and from there along the Silk Road to China. Chinese cheap Cloisonné is arguably the most well known of all the varieties of handmade cloisonné and enamel making. Russian china Cloisonné from the Tsarist era is also highly prized by collectors. Chinese fashion Cloisonné is sometimes confused with Canton enamel, a similar type of enamel work that ... (read more)
Author: zhang yong
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2. Travel tips to European Countries: Greece
February 26, 2009
About the county
Being one of the earliest civilizations known to human kind Greece is a country with rich history, heritage and culture. It is the place where Byzantine Empire once ruled and also great Ottoman Empire. It is also considered to be as the birth place of Democracy. Athens is the capital city of Greece. The Olympic games originated in Greece. Not only that, it was the world center for western philosophy, political science, astronomy, mathematics, major scientific studies and what not. It is also known as a Mediterranean country as it has Mediterranean Sea in the south. It is ... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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3. History Of Murano Glass
February 20, 2009
Murano Glass Jewelry and artwork imported directly from Venice, Italy. We offer Murano Glass jewelry, accessories, vases, pendants, necklaces, rings, art glass, chandeliers and much more. Visit http://www.glassofvenice.com">The origins of glassmaking in Venice go back to the times of the Roman Empire when molded glass was used for illumination in bathhouses. Blending Roman experience with the skills learned from the Byzantine Empire and trade with the Orient, Venice emerged as a prominent glass-manufacturing center as early as the 8th century. One of the earliest furnaces for glass on a Veneti... (read more)
Author: Kevin Grinberg
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4. The Secret of Murano Glass Pendants
February 20, 2009
Murano glass pendant is a result of many years of history, design, and glass-making tradition. To fully understand the artistry and craftsmanship which goes into making one, it is imperative that you understand as much as possible about the history of Murano glass. It begins with the process of glass making in Venice, back when the Roman Empire thrived. At that time, glass was molded and used to light up the ancient bath houses. The glass makers in Venice blended Roman experience with skills that were gleaned from glass makers of the Byzantine Empire, and through trades made with the Orient. A... (read more)
Author: Kevin Grinberg
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5. Cyprus A well Visited Island Or What?
October 22, 2007
There is little doubt that the beautiful Island paradise of Cyprus has seen many visitors over the years. However they have not all been your regular tourist and for many of them a holiday was the last thing on their minds. Cyprus was originally rich in copper deposits and gets it's name from translation of the word copper from the Greek Kupros. For this reason and the Islands strategic position in relation to the middle East many Nations have wanted to claim her for their own. The orginal settlers on Cyprus were there from the Neolithic age with evidence of settlements along the North coast. ... (read more)
Author: kevin moore
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6. Visit the Haghia Sophia in Istanbul - a last relic of Constantinople
March 20, 2007
Anyone visiting Istanbul on a holiday is sure to love the city's most staggering landmark: the Haghia Sophia. As Istanbul's most remarkable building, the Haghia Sophia stands out amongst the city's sea of stunning architecture, acting as a solid testament to Turkey's long and ancient history. What's more, the Haghia Sophia has changed its faith twice over the years; but, whatever your religion, the stunning beauty of the Haghia Sophia is sure to appeal to your aesthetic senses. The most famous church in the Christian kingdom during the medieval ages, the Haghia Sophia was designed by two ... (read more)
Author: Andrew Regan
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