The Secrets We KeepAn 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 in Byzantium and