A History Of Byzantium Link

: Emperor Justinian I (r. 527–565) sought to reclaim the lost Western provinces, briefly retaking Italy, North Africa, and parts of Spain.

The empire’s origins lie in the restructuring of the Roman state. A History of Byzantium

: Constantine established a new capital at Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), strategically located on the Bosphorus to control trade between Europe and Asia. : Emperor Justinian I (r

: Unlike the pagan Rome of old, Byzantium was defined by its integration of Roman law, Greek culture, and Christian theology. briefly retaking Italy

Byzantium faced centuries of existential threats from Persians, Slavs, and the rise of Islam. Podcasting in Istanbul? - The History of Byzantium