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...
Anonymus Valesianus
Our chief sources for the story of Boethius’s end are two. The first is the Anonymus Valesianus, a chronicle of Theoderic’s years in power....
Constantius is married to Theodora
“But only because my father moved from Milan into Gaul, when yours took his army to Britain, and secured the Rhine crossing at Colonia...
Britain and Spain
“The same way emperors have been destroyed before, by death,” she said calmly. “After all, the people called for you at Diocletian’s abdication. They...
Escape from Nicomedia
“Why are you hiding like a criminal, Constantine?” she demanded.
“Didn’t Dacius tell you?”
She wrinkled her nose in a wry expression. “Dacius doesn’t approve of...
