The Plague of 542: Not the birth of the clinic
The Plague of 542: Not the birth of the clinic By John Atkinson Acta Classica: Proceedings of the Classical Association of South Africa,…
Early byzantine lamellar armour from Carthago Spartaria (Cartagena, Spain)
Early Byzantine lamellar armour from Carthago Spartaria (Cartagena, Spain) By Jaime Vizcaíno Sánchez Gladius, Vol.28 (2008) Abstract: This article presents an Early Byzantine…
Sacred texts of the secular: writing, hearing, and reading Cassiodorus’ Variae
Sacred texts of the secular: writing, hearing, and reading Cassiodorus’ Variae By S.J.B. Barnish Studia Patristica, Vol.38 (2001) Introduction: Several years ago, when…
A Survey of the Anglo-Saxon Cruciform Brooches of Florid Type
A Survey of the Anglo-Saxon Cruciform Brooches of Florid Type Leeds, E. T. Pocock, Michael Medieval Archaeology, Vol.15 (1971) Abstract This short study o…
The Three Young Men in The Furnace and The Art of Ecphrasis in The Coptic Sermon By Theophilus of Alexandria
The Three Young Men in The Furnace and The Art of Ecphrasis in The Coptic Sermon By Theophilus of Alexandria Polański, Tomasz (Kraków)…
Continuity of Christian practices in Kent, c.410-597: a historical and archaeological review
Continuity of Christian practices in Kent, c.410-597: a historical and archaeological review Clay, John York Medieval Yearbook, ISSUE No. 2, (2003) Abstract With…
Documents and interpretation: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT IN THE EARLY MEDIEVAL ECONOMY: THE EXAMPLE OF CAROLINGIAN FOOD RATIONS
Documents and interpretation: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT IN THE EARLY MEDIEVAL ECONOMY: THE EXAMPLE OF CAROLINGIAN FOOD RATIONS DEVROEY, JEAN-PIERRE History, Vol.1 (1987) Abstract It…
Romanos the Melodist and the Christian self in early Byzantium
Romanos the Melodist and the Christian self in early Byzantium By Derek Krueger Paper given at the 21st International Congress of Byzantine Studies (2006)…
Hunting Arabia Felix: Politics of the Byzantines, Sasanids, Ethiopians and Arabs in South Arabia in the 6th century A.D
Hunting Arabia Felix: Politics of the Byzantines, Sasanids, Ethiopians and Arabs in South Arabia in the 6th century A.D By Alexander Matveev (St. Petersburg…
Christian Mission in Yemen in the 6th century A.D.: Truth and Legend
Christian Mission in Yemen in the 6th century A.D.: Truth and Legend Paper by Albrecht Berger (University of Munich) Given at the International Symposium on…
Missing, Presumed Buried? Bone Diagenesis and the Under-Representation of Anglo-Saxon Children.
Missing, Presumed Buried? Bone Diagenesis and the Under-Representation of Anglo-Saxon Children Buckberry, Jo Assemblage, Issue 5 (2000) Abstract Sam Lucy (1994: 26) has…
Military and civil administration under the Emperor Maurice, 582-602 : a reassessment
This thesis examines the administration of the Late Roman or Early Byzantine Empire under Maurice (582-602). His reign is not commonly known, and he is often given brief mention only together with the other rulers following the reign of Justinian the Great, although his era spans twenty eventful years.
Malalas, The Secret History, and Justinian’s Propaganda
The hostile description of the Emperor Justinian I in Procopius’ Secret History is well known. The bland but generally favorable account of the same Emperor in the eighteenth and final book of Malalas’ Chronographia has received rather less attention.
6th century Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Israel
A Byzantine mosaic dating to the 6th century AD has been discovered in Israel. The find was made by researchers from the University…
The epidemic of Justinian (AD 542): a prelude to the Middle Ages
The epidemic of Justinian (AD 542): a prelude to the Middle Ages By Francois Retief and Louise P. Cilliers Acta Theologica, Vol.26:2 (2006)…
Procopius on Roman, Persian and Gothic Strategy near Dara and Rome
This paper examines Procopius’ descriptions of Roman, Persian and Gothic strategies to control Dara in 530 and Rome in 537-8 by reconciling texts with the landscapes of the areas concerned drawing on satellite imagery, cartography and field visits.
Eight for Eternity: A John the Lord Chamberlain Mystery
Eight for Eternity: A John the Lord Chamberlain Mystery By Mary Reed, Eric Mayer Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, April 1, 2010 ISBN: 9781590587027…
Procopius about the supreme god of the Slavs (Bella VII 14, 23): Two critical remarks
Procopius about the supreme god of the Slavs (Bella VII 14, 23): Two critical remarks By Aleksandar Loma Zbornik radova Vizantoloskog instituta, Issue…