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Showing posts with label 8th century. Show all posts

The Rise and Fall of the Isaurian Dynasty

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A dynasty that plunged the Byzantine Empire into a sectarian division between those who venerated icons in their worship and those who saw i...
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Founders: Who is Emperor Leo III the Isaurian?

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Emperor Leo III (r. 717 - 740) of the Byzantine Empire established the Isaurian Dynasty that ruled the Eastern Roman Empire until 802. He pu...
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Byzantine Covert Operations - Leo III in the Caucasus

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Covert operations and proxy wars filed the history of the Cold War – a battle between 2 superpowers of the 20th century. Covert operations a...
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Empress Irene: the Woman that Built the Holy Roman Empire

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In 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Imperator Romanus – Emperor of Rome. Leo’s decision to crown a new Roman Emperor despite one alr...
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Who was Pope Leo III?

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In 800, his decision to crown Charlemagne created the most confusing political entity in Europe that lasted for about a millennia. The Holy ...

How Great was Charlemagne?

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Charlemagne or Charles the Great in French became a legendary icon for Europe. Even being dubbed as "Father of Europe," many count...
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The Sailendra Dynasty: Builders of Borobodur, Agents of Buddhism

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Borobudur (depicted in Civilization V), the greatest monument of Sailendra Dynasty They gave the world the largest stupa in the world ...

Monuments of Southeast Asia: Borobudur

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Borobodur (depicted in Civilization V) It serves as the biggest Buddhist temple in the world. It stands as a reminder of a once great ...
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