Southeastern Europe In The Middle Ages, 500-125... 90%

Byzantine Emperor Basil II dismantled the Bulgarian Empire in 1018, bringing the entire peninsula under Greek rule for over a century.

The Via Egnatia and the Danube River remained essential for moving silk, spices, and salt. Southeastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 500-125...

Byzantium’s Golden Sunset and New Challenges (1000–1200) Byzantine Emperor Basil II dismantled the Bulgarian Empire

A unique "Balkan-Byzantine" style emerged, characterized by domed stone churches and vibrant frescoes. fostering a distinct Slavic liturgy.

The 9th century saw the arrival of Christianity. The work of Saints Cyril and Methodius introduced the Glagolitic and later Cyrillic alphabets, fostering a distinct Slavic liturgy.