The story of Constantinople is a fascinating one that dates back millennia to when this mega-city was a small Greek town known as Byzantium.

They played an important role in diverting the attention of the Crusaders from the Holy Land to the Byzantine capital. The assault of the Crusaders on Constantinople took place in April 1204 and it ...

By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions ...

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By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions ...

Considering sights, weather, traveler sentiment and annual events (among other factors), U.S. News rounded up the best places to visit ... old underground cities, ancient cave dwellings ...

In 1453 the Ottomans under the command of Sultan Mehmet II took the ancient capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. What led to the decline of Byzantium? How did the Turks manage to capture ...

Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, opened its first metro transit system for passengers on Saturday, 30 November 2024, more ...

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark are delighted to announce their joint pilgrimage to Rome and Constantinople in 2025. This momentous journey, ...

The Church of Hagia Sophia (literally "Holy Wisdom") in Constantinople, now Istanbul, was initially dedicated 360 by Emperor ...

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