The Byzantine Empire is not always recognised as the crucial link that connected the classical world with modern Europe.

When the Roman Empire began collapsing, Christianity prevailed and the Roman Catholic Church kept its territories together.

Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices.

Researchers found that the group led by Attila the Hun contained a mixture of diverse ancestries, with at least a few related ...

In the late 4th century, a powerful nomadic force emerged in Europe, upending the region's political and social order. The ...

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we ask if the Byzantine Empire was the heir to the ...

Archeologists have been probing a mystery which may shed light on the way he ancient people of Scotland interacted with the ...

Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman ...

They are “most commonly found along the borders of the Roman Empire, in eastern Gaul (modern-day France), Switzerland and the Rhineland (modern-day Germany).” How did a Roman brooch end up ...

Members of the fierce nomadic warrior force may have absorbed European DNA during their westward march.

Ancient DNA traces the Huns' journey from Mongolia to Europe. But this wasn't straightforward.

In wintry late February and early March as the winds blow, we happily observe the seasonal reminders of Saint Patrick’s Day, ...