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A 13th century CE illustration showing Byzantine emperor Michael III (r. 842-867 CE) crowning his great friend and political ally Basil the Macedonian co-emperor. The latter would take the crown himself in 867 CE as Basil I. (Madrid Sklitzes...

A detail of a 13th century CE illustration showing Byzantine emperor Michael III (Madrid Skylitzes, National Library, Madrid)

The Wedding of Empress Zoe and Michael IV the Paphlagonian. History of John Skylitzes, Skyllitzes Matritensis, Biblioteca Nacional de España, Madrid.

Michael Iv the Paphlagonian and his men in front of a Bulgarian barricade. Madrid Skylitzes, late 11th century CE

Michael Levy, a prolific lyre player and composer.

A gold coin depicting Byzantine emperor Michael II (r. 820-829 CE) and his heir and successor Theophilos. (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com)

Pope Boniface VIII (served 1294-1303 CE). Statue by Arnolfo di Cambio, c. 1298 CE. Museo dell'Opera, Florence.

Pope Boniface VIII (served 1294-1303 CE). Fresco by Giotto di Bondone, c. 1300 CE. Archbasilica of St. John in Lateran.

This medal depicts John VIII Palaeologus during his visit to Ferrara in 1438 CE, as drawn by Pisanello. Extravagant hats were popular among Byzantine Royalty.

Leo the V the Armenian was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 820 CE. He was of Armenian descent and the last ruler of the Isaurian dynasty which had been founded by Leo III (r. 717-741 CE). The emperor's reign, after early military...