Explore the compelling account of Heraclius encounter with Islam, as narrated by Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb. The Byzantine emperor, intrigued by Muhammads claim of prophethood, summoned the Quraysh merchant ...

Explore the historical encounter between Roman King Heraclius and Abu Sufyaan during the Muslim delegations visit. After receiving a letter from the Prophet Muhammad inviting him to Islam, Heraclius ...

Heraclius spoke to him and was impressed by his intelligence and demeanor. He offered Abdullah the chance to convert to Christianity, and promised him freedom. Abdullah bin Hudhafah firmly rejected ...

Heraclius's tactic of intimidation-by-noisemaking, the audible version of a Potemkin Village, did nothing to stanch the wounds of a bleeding empire.

Heraclius and Democritus; 128 x 111 cm. (50.4 x 43.7 in.) close. Jacob Jordaens; Heraclius and Democritus; 128 x 111 cm. (50.4 x 43.7 in.) close. Medium oil on canvas Size 128 x 111 cm. (50.4 x 43.7 ...

Made of pure gold, the 44 coins are decorated with portraits of Emperors Phocas and Heraclius, who ruled in the first half of the seventh century. Experts believe the treasure, ...

The pure gold coins, weighing about 170 grams (6 ounces), feature the effigies of emperors Phocas (602-610 A.D.) and Heraclius (610-644 A.D.), leading experts to believe they were hidden during ...

Some of the coins were minted by Emperor Phocas (602–610 CE) but most have been identified by Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) numismatic expert Gabriela Bijovsky as minted by Byzantine Emperor ...

Dr Gabriela Bijovsky, a numismatic (currency) expert at the Israel Antiquities Authority, said some of the coins were of Emperor Phocas (602-610), but most were of his successor Heraclius.