The Crusades: The Byzantine Empire by 1095.

Activity: OtherPublic engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Festival/exhibition

Description

The Battle of Manzikert, which took place on 26th August 1071, has been identified by historians as the catalyst for a decade of decline in the Byzantine Empire's fortunes in the east. In this episode, Professor Jonathan Harris (Royal Holloway University of London) explores the background to the battle and what happened on that fateful day.
Period28 Oct 2022
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • Byzantine Empire
  • Byzantium
  • Manzikert