The Byzantine Empire: Key Facts and Overview

This concise overview traces the thousand-year history of the Byzantine Empire, from its foundation as the Eastern Roman Empire in 330 CE to its fall in 1453 CE. It highlights key periods such as Constantine's establishment of Constantinople, Justinian's Golden Age, the challenges of the 7th–8th centuries, the Macedonian Renaissance, the Great Schism, the impact of the Crusades, the Palaiologan Revival, and the empire’s final conquest by the Ottomans. The text explores how the empire blended Roman, Greek, and Christian traditions to create a unique and enduring civilization.