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Acquitain Nobility and Their Strategy
The knights and barons of Aquitaine played a central role in the ongoing unrest during the reign of Henry II. They actively encouraged quarrels...
The Desire for Independence
Although the people of Aquitaine generally preferred the rule of the English over that of the French king, they still remembered the days when...
English Power in Aquitaine Reception by the Inhabitants
The people of Aquitaine welcomed Eleanor’s new marriage to Henry II. For the local lords and inhabitants, it was often safer to ally themselves...
Claim of the Gate of Eugenius as the Basilike Pyle
The idea that the Gate of Eugenius was the only Basilike Pyle, or Imperial Gate, faces only one serious difficulty. This difficulty arises from...
Influence of Western Painting on Post-Byzantine Icons
In post-Byzantine icon painting, artists sometimes used techniques and styles from Western European painting. Specific examples include linear perspective or pseudo-perspective, which create the...
Icon Painting Instructions in Hermenia
The Hermenia, written by Dionysios of Mount Athos, provides detailed instructions for painting religious scenes. For example, it includes guidance on how to paint...
Thalia Gouma-Peterson’s Perspective on Byzantinising
Another important view on this subject is offered by Thalia Gouma-Peterson. She explains the term “byzantinising” mainly from an art historical point of view....
The Statue of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus
At the entrance of the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus stands a statue of the Virgin. This statue welcomes visitors and pilgrims...
The House of the Virgin Mary
Christian tradition about the final years of the Virgin Mary after the Crucifixion of Jesus is divided into two main versions. According to one...
The Turning Point Under Constantine the Great
The difficult situation faced by Christians continued until the reign of Constantine the Great. A major change came in the year 313 with the...
