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The Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon
Among the harbours on the southern coast of Constantinople, the Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon occupy a special place in...
The Harbour of the Golden Gate
The Harbour of the Golden Gate was one of the smaller but historically significant harbours on the western side of Constantinople. It was located...
Walls and Districts Around the Harbour of Eleutherius and Theodosius
The Harbour of Eleutherius, later known as Portus Theodosianus, was one of the oldest and most significant harbours on the southern coast of Constantinople....
Plundering of the Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens has suffered from plundering for centuries. Its marbles and sculptures have been used for building materials and artistic objects. Some...
The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous hills in the world. Its Parthenon is known everywhere, recognized as one of the...
Burial Practices in Athens
In Athens, the burial customs are quite different from those in many other countries. When a body is lowered into the grave, the coffin...
Street Dogs With Intelligence and Territory
The stray dogs of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) are not only survivors — they are also intelligent. These animals seem to understand their environment very...
Dogs Protected by Belief
The stray dogs of Constantinople (now Istanbul) are not just ignored—they are protected by strong religious beliefs. Many Muslims in the city believe that...
The Dogs and Firemen of Constantinople
The dogs and firemen of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) are well known. Tourists often talk about them because they are very different from what people...
The Gate Near the Palace of Blachernae
To the north of the second tower in the wall is a gate that matches the Gate of Gyrolimne (Greek: Τάλαί τῆς Γυρολίμνης). This...
