Constantinople
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Greek Fire Weapon of the Byzantine Empire
Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Byzantines in naval battles, spewing fire that even burned on water
Archaeology
The Hidden Ruins of Byzantine Constantinople in Today’s Istanbul
The ruins of Byzantine culture in Constantinople remain intact to this day reminding the World of the great Byzantine Empire of centuries ago
Culture
The Turbulent Life of Byzantine Empress Theodora
In Constantinople, circa 500 AD, a girl was born to a poor circus worker and his wife. That child, Theodora, would become an actress, a prostitute, a mistress, a feminist, an empress of the civilized world, and eventually, a...
Greek News
Byzantine Army: The World’s Most Formidable Multi-Ethnic Force
The Byzantine Army was among the most powerful and effective military forces in the world from the 7th to the 12th centuries.
Starting to operate around 395 AD, the army of Byzantium was a continuation of the mighty East Roman...
Ancient Greece
Varangian Guard, the Vikings of the Byzantine Empire
The Vikings were seafaring from Scandinavia. They most famously raided in and around the British Isles and the western coasts of Europe. However, what many people do not know is that they were active much further east, too. They...
Ancient Greece
Greek Fire: The Weapon That Protected the Byzantine Empire
Greek fire was a mysterious incendiary weapon that helped the mighty Byzantine Empire survive and ensure its vast sovereignty for centuries
Greece
September 6, 1955: the Violent Istanbul Pogrom Against Greeks
In 1955, the Greek population of the city of Istanbul were the victims of a heinous pogrom that resulted in the suffering and death of many.
Fashion
Chanel Brings Byzantine Gold Back for Fall-Winter
As summer comes to a close, the Byzantine aesthetic and its association with opulent gold is one of the continuing inspirations behind recent fashion trends.
Chanel just presented its new eyeshadow palette "Byzance" with its shimmering gold colors. None of...
Ancient Greece
A Crusader’s History of the Sack of Constantinople
De la Conquête de Constantinople (On the Conquest of Constantinople), one of the oldest surviving examples of French prose, is considered to be the most important historical source on the Fourth Crusade and the tragic Sack of Constantinople.
As disturbing...
Archaeology
Byzantine Era Tunnel and Rooms Unearthed under Ancient Church in Istanbul
Beneath the ruins of an ancient Christian church in Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, archaeologists have made a new discovery. They have uncovered underground rooms and a tunnel that dates back 1,500 years to the earliest period of the...