After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, a new empire rose in the east—one that would preserve Roman traditions, influence Christianity, and shape the development of Eastern Europe. In this episode of The World History Curriculum Companion, we explore the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the achievements of Emperor Justinian (and his wife Theodora), the grandeur of Constantinople, and the lasting impact of Orthodox Christianity. We’ll also examine how Byzantine culture and trade influenced the formation of Kievan Rus', the first major Slavic state, and its role in shaping Russian and Eastern European history. This episode provides an overview of the Byzantine Empire & Kievan Rus' unit in the Students of History World History curriculum, which includes engaging lessons and resources for every day of the unit. You can learn more about resources for teaching history in middle school and high school by visiting Students of History.

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