Alexios III Angelos Komnenos, Emperor: A Byzantine Enigma
At the heart of the Byzantine Empire’s intricate tapestry of power and piety stood Alexios III Angelos (1153–1211), a figure whose life intertwines with the ecclesiastical and secular realms in ways that continue to fascinate and perplex historians and enthusiasts alike. His tenure as emperor, marked by a unique engagement with the church’s affairs, represents […]