JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities: Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from History's Most Orthodox Empire by Anthony Kaldellis (review).

  • Published In: Journal of Late Antiquity, 2024, v. 17, n. 1. P. 281 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Freni, Giulia 3 of 3

Abstract

"A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities: Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from History's Most Orthodox Empire" by Anthony Kaldellis is a book that aims to entertain and provide a reservoir of tales and anecdotes about the Byzantine Empire. The book covers a wide range of topics, including animals, science and technology, religion, marriage, war, and emperors. It highlights both the strange and alien aspects of Byzantine culture, as well as its pragmatic and rational side. The book offers a unique and enjoyable perspective on Byzantine history and culture, and hopes to draw more attention to this area of research. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Late Antiquity. 2024/03, Vol. 17, Issue 1, p281
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:19396716
  • DOI:10.1353/jla.2024.a926291
  • Accession Number:177291732
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