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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...
The Emperor’s Observation Point
During the siege of Constantinople in 1453, Emperor Constantine XI and the historian George Phrantzes observed the movements of the Turkish army from a...
The Public Gate
Egri Kapou and the Porta Kaligaria
Between the sixth and seventh towers of the Wall of Emperor Manuel Comnenus, there is a gate now called...
Honest Leadership in the Macedonian Committee
The current leaders of the Macedonian Committee are patriotic, honest, and unselfish. They work sincerely to help the people who suffer in the Turkish...
