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The Identification of Tower L and the Inscription
The Repair and Placement of the Inscription
In support of the idea that the inscription found on Tower L might not belong there originally, it...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus and Its Features
The Windows and Balconies
The north-western wall of the tower had three large round-headed windows. These windows opened to a balcony, which offered a beautiful...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus
The Identification of the Tower
It is reasonable to think that the Tower of Isaac Angelus is the tower that bears the inscription in his...
Gates Believed to Belong to the Constantinian Wall
In Byzantine history, several city gates are mentioned that are believed to have been part of the original Constantinian walls of Constantinople. These gates...
The Northern End of the Constantinian Wall
The situation becomes more complex when we look at the northern end of Constantine’s land wall. According to the Paschal Chronicle, the wall ended...
The Location of Zeugma
St. Antony’s Ferry
The place known as Zeugma, also called the Ferry of St. Antony, was located near the shore. It was most likely a...
The Sultan Reads Everything
While I was in Turkey, I was warned many times that every letter I sent to a newspaper would likely be read by the...
Yildiz a Palace City
Yildiz Park, where the Sultan's palace is located, is like a small city. It has a population of nearly 5,000 people. These include the...
A Simple and Careful Diet
The Sultan follows a very simple diet. He eats small amounts of plain food and never drinks wine or any kind of alcohol. However,...
The Importance of the Treaty
It’s not important to argue about who started the second war. The most important thing to remember is that Serbia had already broken the...
