The Byzantine Emporia blog exists to provide more information about products on byzantinemporia.com and to share those interests that inspired this site. The idea for Byzantine Emporia came from my love of travel and history. It always fascinated me what a single item could tell you about the history and culture of the people who made it. Here we explore that background a bit more. We discuss the history and geography that define cultures the world over, and how those cultures in turn adapt by creating objects that are both beautiful and practical. Join the discussion and ask any questions you have in the comments, or email me at admin@byzantinemporia.com.