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History of Byzantine Empire

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  Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire is one of the most influential empires of all time. It was a major center of Christian faith, political power, and art during its time. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Empire of the Greeks’ due to the Greek origin of many of its ruling class and population. The empire was founded by the Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire following the fall of Rome in constant civil war from the 3rd century onward. The empire lasted for more than a millennium, until it was conquered by what would later become known as the Ottoman Empire in 1453 AD. If you are interested to know how this empire got its name, where it stood historically, and what it believed in, read further! History The Byzantine Empire is an intriguing case study of a regional power becoming a superpower. Founded by Constantine the Great in the fourth century AD, it experienced remarkable growth and prominence, becoming one of the most powerful empires o
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Rabia Bala Hatun | History, Marriage, & Death

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Rabia Bala Hatun Rabia Bala Hatun Rabia Bala Hatun appears to be an Islamic hatun who practices gentleness and kindness in the Kurulus Osman series. According to what we know, it appears that she was similar in real life as well, but not many characteristics of Bala or even Osman in the past are known. Although Halime, the wife of Ertugrul Ghazi, is often compared to Bala, the two women actually differ greatly from one another. Bala Hatun was clearly better at managing her feelings and keeping her rage in check, but she is prone to heartbreak. Bala was a very educated woman because she was raised by a sheikh. She is intelligent but not sly. Despite being so sympathetic and gentle, Bala hatun was a skilled swordswoman. She succeeds Selcan Hatun as the Hanm (Head Hatun) of the Kay tribe after her husband is elected the Bey. She embodies the tribe's inherent mother affection for all of its children, especially the orphans. She taught her sons the virtues of perseverance and the nece
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George washington | History, Facts & Death

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George Washington Facts George Washington 1st President of the U.S Born:   22, February 1732 Died:   December 14, 1799 Cause of Death:   epiglottis Tomb:   Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. Wife:   Martha Washington Parents:   Augustine Washington, Mary Ball Washington Summary George Washington   could not have dreamed of becoming president of the   United States   of America; that title did not exist then. A reluctant leader, here is a brief history of one of America’s Founding Fathers – and the first president of the United States. George Washington Early Life Beginnings From a young age,   George Washington   desired to join the military. In 1752, when he was just 20, his wish became a reality; he began his journey into military service that would last for several years during the French and Indian Wars. Although George Washington was promoted to colonel during his time at war, a language miscommunication resulted in Washington confessing to an assassination he did not commit. Washingto
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History of Blackbeard

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  Edward Teach (Blackbeard) Real Name:  Edward Teach Nickname : Blackbeard Born : c. 1680, Bristal,  England Died:  22 November 1718 (aged 35–40), Ocracoke, Province of North Carolina Cause of Death:  killed in action (stab wounds and gunshot wounds) Rank : Captain The base of operations : Atlantic West Indies History of Blackbeard No other pirate in history ever reached the level of infamy achieved by Edward Teach,  aka Blackbeard . Despite being  dead for over three hundred years,   The memory of Edward Teach is still very much alive in modern popular culture. But what about the man behind the beard? It is generally thought that Edward was born around 1680, somewhere around Bristol,   England . As was customary for pirates, Edward Teach may have been an assumed name,  and many surname variations are recorded,  including Thack, Tack, and Theache. Historian   Colin Woodward  is adamant that he went by Thatch and that an error by a newspaper report in the Boston News-Letter started the
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