Monday, July 25, 2022

Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe

Ravenna spent a brief period of time as the capital of the Roman Empire. However, its influence extended beyond that. It lay on the Adriatic coast and was often pulled by the Eastern Byzantines. There was a strong culture that evolved there with many artistic mosaics. Eventually, the access to the see was silted up and nearby Venice became the prime seagoing port of the area.

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