With The Age of the ΔΡΟΜΟΝ, medieval maritime historian Pryor and Byzantine philologist Jeffreys make a major contribution toward understanding Byzantine naval power. The dromon or “runner” was the ...

Our Reviewer: Mike Markowitz is an historian and wargame designer. He writes a monthly column for CoinWorld and is a member of the ADBC (Association of Dedicated Byzantine Collectors.) He has ...

Three dromons, typical Byzantine ships, sailing with sails and oars, artwork by Rafael Monleón. Credit: Public domain / Wikimedia Commons Civil wars within the empire itself provided a stage for Greek ...