History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Princess Anna Komnene makes good use of her political retirement by gathering a circle of scholars to write commentaries on Aristotle.

The larger meaning of history in the chronicles written by Michael Psellos, Michael Attaleiates, Anna Komnene, and Niketas Choniates.

Psellos and other experts in rhetoric explore how this art of persuasion relates to philosophy.

Byzantine political thought from the time of Justinian down to the Palaiologos dynasty wrestles with the nature and scope of imperial power.

The trial of John Italos and other signs of Byzantine disquiet with the pagan philosophical tradition.