The Western Tradition - Episode 16 - The Fall of Byzantium (1989)

Episode 16 of 52 “Nearly a thousand years after Rome’s fall, Constantinople was conquered by the forces of Islam.“ Release date: 1989 Produced by: WGBH Boston Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugene Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter. Series Info: About Eugen Weber: Full show transcripts: Follow The Chronicler’s Tale Website - BitChute -