The Forgotten Clash: How the Normans Bled the Byzantine Empire

The Forgotten Clash: How the Normans Bled the Byzantine Empire

A digital depiction of a battle during the Byzantine-Norman wars. Credit: Greek Reporter archive The invasion of the Byzantine Empire by the Normans is a fascinating chapter of Roman history that is often overlooked. Imagine descendants of Viking raiders, now known as Normans after settling in northern France, setting their sights on southeastern Europe and threatening the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. Eager to expand their influence beyond …