These centuries witnessed a reinvigorated Byzantine interest in ancient Greek and Roman history and culture. This piece focuses on a case study from the middle period of Byzantine history, which lasted between the tenth and twelfth centuries, and offers suggestions for further research. The Empire’s borders extended across Asia Minor, Greece and the Balkans. 1988, 0411.1.īetween the fourth and fifteenth centuries, the medieval Roman Empire, known in modern scholarship as the Byzantine Empire, ruled large swathes of territory from the capital Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). Does one of the dancing figures represent Maria Skleraina? At: Budapest: National Museum. The central three figures from left to right are Empress Zoe, Emperor Constantine IX, Empress Theodora.
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