Relating to the Byzantine empire, which ruled the Eastern Mediterranean from the fifth century CE to 1453; its capital was Byzantium (modern Istanbul).
A broad, diverse group of nations ruled by the government of a single nation.
An artistic form created by sandwiching and sealing gold leaf between layers of transparent glass.
of or relating to Moses or the writings attributed to him.
of or relating to Moses or the writings attributed to him.
The territories ruled by ancient Rome, from roughly 27 B.C.E. to 476 C.E., encompassing terrorities in Europe, Africa, and Asia.