Where did the Byzantine imperial treasures vanish after 1204?
Following the Sack of Constantinople in 1204, the Byzantine treasury was dispersed far beyond the empire's borders. This video traces the unexpected journeys and current locations of five of the most spectacular imperial treasures.
The destruction of the Byzantine capital during the Sack of Constantinople led to a massive scattering of imperial wealth across Europe and other regions. By examining the histories of five specific, magnificent objects, we can understand how these remnants of an empire were lost to their original context and where they reside in the modern world.
Source: The Treasures of the Byzantine Emperors - where are they now?
