Europe In The Middle Ages, 500-125... — Southeastern

Following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the Balkan Peninsula remained under the nominal control of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. However, the 6th and 7th centuries brought seismic shifts:

The Middle Ages in Southeastern Europe, often referred to as the Balkans, was a transformative era defined by the collision of empires, the migration of peoples, and the birth of enduring national identities. From the decline of Roman authority to the eve of Ottoman expansion, this region served as the vital bridge between the Latin West and the Byzantine East. The Dawn of a New Era (500–700) Southeastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 500-125...

Byzantium’s Golden Sunset and New Challenges (1000–1200) Following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire,