On the Conquest of Constantinople is one of the most important historical sources on the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of ...

Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against all odds. They have survived to this day to tell the ...

The Ottomans arrived in Asia Minor in the 15th century and ultimately took Constantinople, the Byzantine capital ... Pamukkale (cotton castle in Turkish) is a terraced site created by thermal spring ...

While Italy's most popular regions can put a dent in your wallet, this spectacular destination is not only budget-friendly, but also bursting with history.

Bran Castle was built in the 14th century on what was ... The Hagia Sophia was the central church of the Byzantine Empire in the city of Constantinople (now Istanbul) and was commissioned by Emperor ...

In the 300s, the emperor Constantine I converted to Christianity, and a new Byzantine capital was founded in his name: Constantinople, which heralded the beginning of Byzantium’s golden age.

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

A decision of the whole Orthodox Church could transfer the œcumenical function of the Archbishop of Constantinople to any other of the Patriarchates which, besides the ancient Patriarchates of ...

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Fatima and Harry find out about the main features of a castle - including the moat, drawbridge, battlements, thick walls, towers, etc. Fatima: So I've seen lots of castles in books and on the ...