FfFfFfFF 58,760 Posted March 23, 2025 Share Posted March 23, 2025 A portrait of the final Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palailogos, has been discovered by archaeologists in Greece. The portrait was found on a mid-15th century fresco uncovered at a monastery in Aigialeia in the Achaea region of Western Greece. Constantine XI Palaiologos ruled the Byzantine Empire for a short period between January 6, 1449 and May 29, 1453, dying in battle during the fall of Constantinople, when the capital was captured by the Ottomans. The Byzantine Empire had been steadily losing land since the 7th century and vanished entirely after the battle in 1453. The painting is the last known portrait of any Byzantine emperor created during their reign. Source: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/byzantine-emperor-constantine-xi-fresco-greece-2589737 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActualPatient 2,512 Posted March 23, 2025 Share Posted March 23, 2025 That looks very captivating and eerie at the same time. Great find! Thanks for sharing. If symptom persists, consult your doctor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reez 623 Posted March 23, 2025 Share Posted March 23, 2025 so cool, I always find old stuff fascinating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopMusicForever 746 Posted March 23, 2025 Share Posted March 23, 2025 It’s so crazy to me how Albania used to fight against Ottomans around the same time with a double headed eagle as well (in red and black) also I know Albania was under Byzantine Empire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 18,895 Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 I swear this could be a drawing in a very good comic book in 2025. Its insane to me how we evolve but at the same time don't really change much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumzy3000 7,980 Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 At least to me, this looks much older than it comes across, like something from Ancient Rome. Just 50 years after this Roman emperor’s reign, Columbus sailed to the Americas. History is fascinating! trolly troll troll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisapillar 10,166 Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 7 hours ago, Reez said: so cool, I always find old stuff fascinating Have you heard of Madonna? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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