"Byzantine" Empire (sep 4, 476 – may 29, 1453)
Description:
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire, based at Constantinople that continued 1000 years after the western half of the empire collapsed.---It should not be thought of as a different empire from the Roman, however, it helps to understand the evolution of the Roman Empire trough the Middle Ages---
The name "Byzantine" was coined by 16th century CE historians to differentiate the medieval Roman Empire.
It was the longest-lasting medieval power.
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 4, 476
may 29, 1453
~ 977 years