The Synthesis of "East-West Schism"

An explanation of the Great Schism of 1054, the monumental split that divided Christianity into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

Discover the Eastern Roman Empire, the powerful continuation of Rome in the East that shaped religion, law, and culture for over a thousand years.

Discover the Byzantine Empire, the continuation of Rome in the East that shaped a millennium of history, law, and religion.

Discover the Theodosian dynasty, the last imperial family to rule the entire Roman Empire, shaping its final division and religious transformation.

Discover St. Augustine of Hippo, a key figure whose philosophical and theological writings profoundly shaped Western Christianity and thought.

Discover Late Antiquity, the pivotal era from the 3rd to 8th century that bridged the Roman world and the Middle Ages, shaping modern religion and politics.

A look at the final, devastating conflict between the Byzantine and Sassanid Empires that reshaped the ancient world and paved the way for new powers.

A look at the medieval power struggle between popes and emperors over church appointments, a conflict that forever changed church-state relations.

A concise overview of the series of wars between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that reshaped Eastern Europe and the balance of power.

A brief explainer on the Schmalkaldic War (1546-1547), a key religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant forces in the Holy Roman Empire.