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Earthquake Damage and Repairs in the Late 10th Century
In the year 975, during the final years of Emperor John I Tzimiskes, a strong earthquake struck Constantinople. The tremors caused significant damage to...
Identifying the Empress Irene in the Inscriptions
There is some uncertainty about which Empress Irene is referred to in one of the wall inscriptions. If the inscription belongs to the reign...
Restoration of the Theodosian Walls under Justin and Sophia
An inscription found on the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople reads:
“The Outwork of the Theodosian Wall was restored under Justin and Sophia, our most pious...
Busy Streets on the Bridge
Constant Foot Traffic
Sidewalks on the bridge are reserved for foot passengers, but pedestrians often use the roadway as well. From six o'clock in the...
Scenes in Constantinople
Constantinople's Diverse Population
Experienced travelers often claim that Constantinople is the place where the largest number of different races, wearing the most colorful costumes, can...
The Accumulation of Mail
For several days, the mail was left to accumulate at the washout. It was held there for nearly three weeks, even though it could...
Reshad Effendi the Imprisoned Heir to the Ottoman Throne
The Next in Line
The Second Brother's Position
Following the Ottoman succession law, Reshad Effendi, who was Sultan Abdul Hamid's second brother, stood as the official...
The Ottoman Succession Law and the Fate of Royal Brothers
The Mystery of Abdul Aziz's Death
Competing Theories
While the British embassy surgeon officially ruled that Sultan Abdul Aziz committed suicide, many people in the Ottoman...
The Ottoman Succession Crisis
From Abdul Medjid to Abdul Hamid
Introduction to the Imperial Family
The story of how Abdul Hamid II came to power involves a complex series of...
The Enigma of the Capitol of Constantinople
This article explores the mystery surrounding the Capitol of Constantinople, a monument that symbolized Roman identity and played an important role in the city’s...
