The Byzantine Empire was the predominantly Greek-speaking eastern half and remainder of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Even though this vast empire survived for more than one thousand years, spawning a rich tradition of art, literature, and learning; and serving as a military buffer between the states of Europe and the threat of invasion from Asia, people may not be aware of its great legacy.

From the longest continuously reigning Byzantine monarch to their outrageous love for sweets, here are 25 things you may not know about the Byzantine Empire….READ MORE

Συντάκτης: Theodoros Karasavvas

Theodoros Karasavvas is a published author whose work has appeared in Ars Technica, AT&T Business, American Express, Ranker, and Gizmodo. A law school graduate with a master's degree in IT Law, he speaks four languages and has visited over 40 countries, enriching his writing with a deep understanding of global cultures and the evolving landscape of technology. Δείτε όλα τα άρθρα του/της Theodoros Karasavvas