Byzantine Weapons and Warfare

[Orlirva]

That is very cool stuff. I am always puzzled by this termonology...
"To learn that a work of art can provide
information about the ideals and beliefs of
the society in which it was made, in this case
the early Byzantine Empire."
Is that the same as the late Roman Empire, the middle west and east Roman empire, or what? Is there some official (in academic circles) date for the start of the Byzantine empire?
I know some people who refuse to use the term 'Byzantine', how do you feel about it?
I suppose I am planning public presentations and I will need to form a position on the matter... not a matter that has bothered me much, I must confess.
-Rick

Rick,

He mentions in passing the helmets of the David plates ( dated to 627-530 AD as most of have imperial control hallmarks) are identical to Joshua and Achilles type. See [url:2d3hxcz4]http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/pdfs/david/DAVID_PLATES_ENTIRE_BOOK.pdf[/url] for pretty pictures.
caution.