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Plundering of the Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens has suffered from plundering for centuries. Its marbles and sculptures have been used for building materials and artistic objects. Some...
The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous hills in the world. Its Parthenon is known everywhere, recognized as one of the...
Burial Practices in Athens
In Athens, the burial customs are quite different from those in many other countries. When a body is lowered into the grave, the coffin...
The Tower of Anemas and the Tower of Isaac Angelus
The next section of the city walls to be examined begins with a tower bearing an inscription in honor of Emperor Isaac II Angelus....
The Palace of Blachernae in the Last Centuries of Byzantium
After the Latin Empire took control of Constantinople in 1204, Baldwin II, the last Latin emperor, made the Palace of Blachernae his official residence....
The Palace of Blachernae
An Imperial Residence in the Northwest of Constantinople
The Palace of Blachernae was one of the most important imperial residences in Byzantine Constantinople, especially during...
The Known Gates of Constantine’s Seaboard Wall
Among the sea-facing gates of Constantine's wall in ancient Constantinople, only one can be identified with certainty: the Gate of St. Emilianus. This gate...
Matching Measurements No Coincidence
The measurements given in the Notitia—an ancient Roman record listing the gates and regions of Constantinople—match exactly what we know from other historical sources...
The Palaia Porta
A True Gate of Constantine’s Wall
There is no doubt that the Palaia Porta—today known as Isa Kapoussi, next to the Isa Kapou Mosque (Isa...
The Catholic Church in Bulgaria
There are about 30,000 Catholics living in Bulgaria. The Church has two main dioceses:
Sofia–Philipopolis
Nicopolis
Both dioceses are active and growing. They run churches, schools, and...
