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and individual leaders later allied themselves with the deity

or familial and business networks in the early nineteenth century

Subsequent chapters profile Tunisia’s major mosaic sites and tour the collections of important museums

Roman Syria also comprised sites that are virtually unknown

The Secrets We Keep: Hidden Histories of the Byzantine Empire manet Chapel HillRoland Betancourt An intriguing look at secrecy during the Byzantine Empire and the role of the art historian in seeking truth. Secrecy has played a role throughout human history and continues to capture the popular imagination. Some of the most seductive aspects of the Byzantine Empiresuch as the relics of the imperial palace and the military uses of Greek firehave been shrouded in mystery for centuries. This book provides a brief history of secrecy