Into this chaos comes the emperor of the East, Justinian, bringing order and stability – and an appreciation for mosaic art.

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old monastery with an intricate mosaic floor that bears ... which was during the rule of the Byzantine empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire.

Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

A Byzantine monastery with a colorful mosaic floor bearing a Greek inscription has been uncovered during work by the Israel Land Authority on a real estate development in Karmey Gat North.

A massive Byzantine-era monastery complex with a unique mosaic was recently unearthed next to the southern city of Kiryat Gat, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in a Monday statement.

Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.