Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage Museums and Tours
An Ancient Legacy
For over 2,000 years, Jewish communities have been an integral part of Anatolia’s cultural tapestry. Historical evidence, including the visits of Tarsus...
Suleymaniye Mosque and Sacred Tombs
Suleymaniye Mosque A Magnificent Architectural Marvel
Suleymaniye Mosque stands as a testament to the grandeur of Ottoman architecture, masterfully crafted by the renowned architect Sinan...
Chora Museum and the Legacy of the Meshikhat Office
Chora Museum A Testament to Byzantine Artistry
Situated in Istanbul’s Karagumruk neighborhood, the Chora Museum boasts a rich history dating back to the 6th century....
Tribonian and the others
The Digest was not the end, however. It was still too large—several bulky and expensive manuscript volumes in any rendition—to be more than a...
Newly intrusive managerial empire
Such growth meant that central government could know local affairs, and thus meddle in them, with much greater accuracy and timeliness than ever before....
Evidently ambitious Justinian
Justin remained on the throne for almost nine years, but he was neither young nor forceful nor well connected nor well educated. The younger...
The Empress Fausta
“I want you to go to Drepanum and bring Crispus to Gaul,” he told Dacius when they finished inspecting the household troops the next...
Wealth of Romans
HOW HE SEIZED ALL THE WEALTH OF THE ROMANS AND THREW IT AWAY
How he seized all wealth I will next discuss: recalling first a...
Scirtus River flooded Edessa
However, punishment for these offenses was mostly directed against the Greens.
Furthermore the persecution of the Samaritans and the so-called heretics filled the Roman realm...
Boundaries of Persia
Such were the results of the wars in Libya and in Europe. Meanwhile the Saracens were continuously making inroads on the Romans of the...
