Saksagan
Cistern Near the Pantokrator Church
Cistern is located on Ibadethane Sokak, to the southwest of the Pantokrator Church in Istanbul. This cistern is a remarkable example of how Byzantine...
Monolithic Columns in Byzantine Cisterns
Reused Materials in Cistern Construction
In the cisterns of Byzantine Constantinople, one of the most important architectural features was the monolithic column. These columns, often...
The Lives of Turkish-Mahommedan Women
In Salonika, there are also Turkish-Mahommedan women, who live very differently from the Christian and Jewish women. These women are always dressed in plain...
The Deunmeh A Unique Group of Women
There is another group of women in Salonika who are very different in both appearance and social status. These women belong to a group...
Albanian Men and Their Authority
Here, you’ll see men of distinction—dark-skinned, proud, and strong in their walk. These are Albanians. They wear white quilted skirts, black hats, and silver-decorated...
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....
The king was at Verona
Boethius then sets a dramatic stage for us to contemplate. “You recall” (he tells the allegorical woman called Philosophy, his personification for wisdom itself...
Immediately sent a delegation from Ravenna to Constantinople
Theoderic, seeing his regime still at risk, immediately sent a delegation from Ravenna to Constantinople, led by Pope John himself, to confirm that assurances...
