Engineering an Empire
The Byzantines: Engineering an Empire. Brilliance and brutality. Intellect and intrigue. Christianity and carnage. As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe and Asia for more than a thousand years. A bridge to antiquity, it was Byzantium that preserved the classical learning and science that would one day give rise to the Renaissance. Led by rulers who exercised absolute power and architects who pushed beyond Rome's engineering marvels, the Byzantines constructed the ancient world's longest aqueduct, virtually invincible city walls, a massive stadium, and a colossal domed cathedral that defied the laws of nature. The Byzantine Empire was the dominant civilization during the Dark Ages. This film examines the architecture and infrastructure constructed by the Byzantine Empire.
| Episode 13 - The Byzantines |
| Related Links |
| Byzantine Empire - wikipedia The Byzantine Empire was the predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the eastern half of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. |
| Byzantium: The Lost Empire This is a four-part documentary series narrated by John Romer, telling the glory and history of the ancient, legendary empire of Byzantium. |
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