History/Medieval Studies 303

Syllabus 

Readings: 
 Book List 
 Iconoclasm
 Discussion Topics

Chronologies: 
 Imperial Crisis 
 Later Roman Emperors, 306-395 
 Fall of Western Empire 
 Age of Justinian 
 Islamic Caliphs 
 Byzantine Dark Age 
 Triumph of Christianity 
 Macedonian Resurgence 
 Crusades 
 Restoration and Ottoman Advance 

Handouts: 
 Population
 Finances under Justinian
 Byzantium c.850A.D.

Currency charts: 
   Diocletian and Constantine 
   Justinian and Heraclius 
   Isaurian, Amorian, and Macedonian Ages 
   Comnenian and Palaeogian Ages 

Links

Perseus Web Project 
Continually growing digital library of resources for studying the ancient world. The library's materials include ancient texts and translations, philological tools, maps, extensively illustrated art catalogs, and secondary essays on topics like vase painting. 

Ancient City of Athens 
A photographic archive of the archaeological and archtectural remains of ancient Athens. Intended as a resource for students of classical languages, civilization, art, archaeology, and history. A "virtual tour" of the chief excavated regions and extant monuments. 

Classics and Mediterranean Archaeology 
Links to internet resources of interest to classicists and Mediterranean archaeologists.