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Depiction of the Varangian Guard (above) in the 11th century chronicle of John Skylitzes
Depiction of the Varangian Guard (above) in the 11th century chronicle of John Skylitzes
An illumination of a scene from the Skylitzes Chronicle, depicting a Thracesian woman killing a Varangian who tried to rape her, whereupon his comrade
An illumination of a scene from the Skylitzes Chronicle, depicting a Thracesian woman killing a Varangian who tried to rape her, whereupon his comrades praised her and gave her his possessions
Seal of Michael, Grand Interpreter (megas diermeneutes) of the Guard
Seal of Michael, Grand Interpreter (megas diermeneutes) of the Guard
Piraeus Lion drawing of curved lindworm. The runes on the lion tell of Swedish warriors, likely Varangians, mercenaries in the service of the Byzantin
Piraeus Lion drawing of curved lindworm. The runes on the lion tell of Swedish warriors, likely Varangians, mercenaries in the service of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Emperor.
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Emperor Constantine I
Emperor Constantine I
A 10th–12th century ivory relief of a Byzantine swordsman wearing scale armor and round shield– Berlin Bode museum.
A 10th–12th century ivory relief of a Byzantine swordsman wearing scale armor and round shield– Berlin Bode museum.
Emperor John II Komnenos became renowned for his superb generalship and conducted many successful sieges. Under his leadership, the Byzantine army rec
Emperor John II Komnenos became renowned for his superb generalship and conducted many successful sieges. Under his leadership, the Byzantine army reconquered substantial territories from the Turks.
A heavy cavalryman (possibly a cataphract) lancing a Goth or Lombard, from the Isola Rizza dish
A heavy cavalryman (possibly a cataphract) lancing a Goth or Lombard, from the Isola Rizza dish