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Curated Video
Curtea de Arges – Oldest Town in Romania
Curtea de Argeş, the oldest Romanian town founded over 700 years ago by Radu Negru, lies in a picturesque setting at the foot of the Carpathians and showcases rich historical and religious heritage. Highlights include the 14th-century...
Wonderscape
Hagia Sofia: House of Worship
Discover the stunning history of Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian I in 537 CE. Learn about its iconic dome, intricate mosaics, and the architectural brilliance that makes it a symbol of both Christian and Islamic...
Curated Video
Historic Thessaloniki: Drone Captures Greece's Byzantine and Ottoman Beauty
Glide over Thessaloniki, Greece’s vibrant second city, where Byzantine churches, Ottoman landmarks, and the iconic White Tower meet the shimmering Thermaic Gulf—captured in stunning drone footage that reveals a city rich in history,...
Curated OER
The Byzantine Empire - Part 6
This final clip in a series on the Byzantine Empire recounts the greatness of the empire at its height, and what ultimately led to its downfall. Venetians conquered Constantinople in 1204 AD, afterward dominating the eastern...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Byzantine: San Vitale
This video [10:17] discusses San Vitale, one of the most important surviving examples of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work. It was begun in 526 or 527 under the Ostrogothic rule. It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after....