Department of History

Engineering an Empire continues with Volume 4 as it follows the rise of one of the greatest military strategists in history, and uncovers one who spurred on some of the world's most iconic masterpieces, and uncovers the brilliant gem of the Dark Ages, the Byzanitine Empire. Finally, watch Italy mangificently reawaken and build on a scale not witnessed since the ascent of Rome.THE BYZANTINESAs much of the world descended into the Dark Ages, the Byzantine Empire emerged with ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, ruling over vast swaths of Europe and Asia.DA VINCI'S WORLDAfter the deep sleep of the Dark Ages, it wasn't until the 11th-century that autonomous city-states emerged in Italy, revitalizing metropolises and paving the way for the Renaissance.