Christ mosaic

The Byzantine Empire

By jquerfeld
  • Justinian becomes Eastern Roman emperor
    527

    Justinian becomes Eastern Roman emperor

    Justinian becomes Eastern Roman emperor
  • Justinian starts building the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
    532

    Justinian starts building the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople

  • The Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople
    May 29, 1453

    The Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople

    Video of trailer of the Fall of Constantinople
  • Cyrillic alphabet is brought to Russia

    Cyrillic alphabet is brought to Russia

    Pronunciation of alphabet