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3 weeks ago

Why were pseudo-Arabic inscriptions placed on churches in Greece?, with Alicia Walker - Medievalists.net

Pseudo-Arabic inscriptions on Byzantine churches functioned as decorative, intercultural symbols conveying prestige, exchange, and symbolic meaning rather than simple hostility toward Islam.
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6 months ago

Lost in Translation: What the West Misunderstands About Byzantium - Medievalists.net

The Byzantine Empire was the true continuation of Rome, preserving Roman law, administrative effectiveness, rich culture, art, and theological depth for nearly a millennium.
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