The Hagia Sophia: Cathedral, Mosque and Museum
The Hagia Sophia, meaning “Holy Wisdom” in Greek, stands as one of the most iconic…
The Viking Sea-King of Dublin
In the tumultuous world of 9th century Ireland, few figures loom as large as Bardr…
The Capture of Jerusalem: A Turning Point in History
In the year 638 CE, a momentous event occurred that would reshape the religious and…
Flann Sinna: Ireland’s Legendary Ruler Who Mastered Both Sword and Strategy
The rise and reign of Flann Sinna, High King of Ireland from 879 to 916…
St. Brigid: Ireland’s Fiery Arrow of Faith and Compassion
St. Brigid of Kildare, born in AD 450, stands as one of the most revered…
The Book That Changed Medicine
In the year 930 CE, the renowned Arab physician Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi…
Vladimir the Great Hand Picks a World Religion for his People
Early Contacts and Influences The relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Slavic peoples of…
How the Fall of the Roman Empire lead to the Dark Ages
The fall of the Roman Empire led to several significant changes that contributed to the…
The Battle of Manzikert: Disastrous Leadership Brings Defeat
On August 26, 1071, near the town of Manzikert in eastern Anatolia, two great empires…
From Glory to Ruin: How Charlemagne’s Grandsons Destroyed His Empire!
The Carolingian Empire, once a beacon of power and unity in Western Europe, began its…
The Spat That Forever Divided Christianity
The year 1054 marked a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity, as tensions that…
Ivar the Boneless: The Fearsome Viking Who Defied His Disability to Conquer Kingdoms
In the annals of Viking history, few figures loom as large or as enigmatically as…
When Art Became Heresy: The Battle Over Icons That Shook the Byzantine Empire
The First Iconoclasm (726-787 CE) The seeds of the controversy were sown in the early…
The Siege That Changed the Course of History
The Road to Constantinople In the early 8th century, the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate was at…
The Pre-Christian Beliefs of the Irish
The ancient Irish Celts had a rich and complex spiritual worldview that permeated every aspect…
