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Theology and Poetry in Early Byzantium [PDF]
Theology and Poetry in Early Byzantium examines the kontakia and thought-world of Romanos the Melodist, the sixth-century hymnographer whose vibrant and engaging compositions had a far-reaching influence in the history of Byzantine liturgy. His compositions bring biblical narratives to life through dialogue, encourage a level of participation ...
Sarah Gador-Whyte
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This review considers the conceptual and substantial sides of the work by the German scholar, analysing the relations between the imperial power and different social and political groups under the autocratic regime of Early Byzantium from the point of ...
Aleksandr Sergeevich Kozlov
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Archeo-Inspiration from the Cultural History of Glass: Historic Accounts, Anecdotes and Hard Facts as Challenges to Modern Material Science. [PDF]
Glass, historically valued for its purity and durability, has long inspired artists and societies. This article introduces the concept of “Archeo‐Inspiration”, drawing on cultural and historical contexts of glass to guide future material innovations.
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Eastern and Western trends in Early Byzantium (struggle and interaction)
Struggle of Western and Eastern trends was historical destiny of Byzantium since its very beginning. The culmination of that struggle was the reign of Justinian. The reign of this emperor was a revival of the old glory of the Roman Empire.
Aleksandra Alekseevna Chekalova
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Breastfeeding and Mothering in Antiquity and Early Byzantium [PDF]
This volume offers the first comparative, interdisciplinary, and intercultural examination of the lactating woman – biological mother and othermother – in antiquity and early Byzantium. Adopting methodologies and knowledge deriving from a variety of disciplines, the volume’s contributors investigate the close interrelationship between a woman and her ...
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The Early Khazars and Turks in the Byzantium-Persian Wars of Late 6th and Early 7th Centuries
The article is devoted to the political and ethnic history of the Early Khazars and Göktürks in the Ciscaucasia and the problem of balance of forces in this region during the Byzantium-Persian Wars of late 6th and early 7th centuries.
E S Galkina
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The mythological and archaeological perspectives on penectomy and orchiectomy: The case of Cybele and Attis. [PDF]
Abstract Castration has been a significant theme in mythology, religious traditions, and historical practices, often symbolizing transformation, sacrifice, and divine punishment. While the term is frequently associated with orchiectomy (removal of the testes), this study argues that penectomy (removal of the penis) must also be considered, particularly
Kaya C.
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The evolution of historical topography of Egyptian Alexandria in early Byzantine time
This article examines the topographical features of one of the largest trading cities of the late Roman Empire, Egyptian Alexandria. The problems and achievements of the study of the city's topography are highlighted. On the basis of the complex analysis
Rudneva, M.A.
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Book culture and education in Early Byzantium (4th — 7th centuries CE): Asia Minor
The paper considers the role of book culture, the state and evolution of education in the Eastern Mediterranean of the early Byzantine time (4th — 7th centuries) in the context of the cultural continuity between Antiquity and the Middle Ages, using the ...
Denisova, I.V.
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This Article examines the question of dating the building inscription of the last famous king of the Bosporus in the late antique period — Tiberius Julius Duptun.
Bolgov N.N. , Zaitseva I.V.
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