The Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantium, continued as a cohesive entity after the Western Roman Empire dissolved. Its influence on Europe was at times subtle; its preservation of ancient learning was undeniably significant.
When Rome fell, Byzantium lasted another thousand years. An introduction to the Eastern Roman Empire from your About.com Guide.
From your About.com Guide, a hyperlinked chronology of Byzantine history from the establishment of Constantinople as an imperial residence to its fall to the Turks.
Maps of Constantinople, the theme system, and the changing face of the Eastern Roman Empire through the Middle Ages.
Overview of Byzantine culture, religion, philosophy, and history from Justinian to the empire's collapse. Part of a larger site by Richard Hooker.
An excellent general introduction to Byzantine studies, an article on the empire's historiographic tradition, teaching resources and more by Paul Halsall at Fordham University.
Another excellent resource from Paul Halsall provides selected primary documents on Byzantine history, religion, emperors, society and more, at Fordham University.
Friendly site by amateur enthusiast Peter Dykhuis includes a brief historical overview, a collection of maps, and a comprehensive list of emperors.
Extensive article by Ernst Gerland addresses Byzantine culture but focuses primarily on dynastic history.
Fine site by enthusiast Chris Ambrose is jam-packed with informative articles, maps, bibliographic material, timelines, and a very nice image gallery.
Online exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes a brief history, a timeline, a glossary, a map, resources for teachers, and a wonderful gallery of artwork and treasures.
Hyperlinked online exhibition of the University's museum collections concerning Byzantine studies. Includes maps and photos of artifacts.
