Saksagan
Exploring Istanbul’s Iconic Bazaars
Egyptian Bazaar A Treasure Trove of Goods
Formerly known as the New Bazaar or the Valide Bazaar, the Egyptian Bazaar acquired its current name in...
Exploring the Grand Bazaar A Hub of Trade and Tradition
The Grand Bazaar A Legacy of Commerce
Commissioned by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, the Grand Bazaar complex was envisioned to generate revenue for the Hagia...
Exploring Beyazit Square A Hub of History and Culture
Beyazit Square A Hub of Activity
Beyazit Square, situated at the heart of its namesake district in Istanbul’s historical peninsula, serves as a focal point...
Exploring the Surroundings of St. Pierre Church
St. Pierre Church is conveniently located just a ten-minute walk away from other notable sites, offering visitors a rich historical and cultural experience. Here...
St. Pierre Church A Sacred Monument
St. Pierre Church stands as a monumental museum and a testament to the rich history of Christianity in Antakya. Initially serving as a place...
St. Pierre Church A Monumental Landmark
St. Pierre Church holds a significant place in history as a sacred site that served as a place of worship for Christians. It functioned...
Military and civilian roles spanning the Mediterranean
This viceroy was not done yet. We will see him again in later chapters more than once in military and civilian roles spanning the...
Leading Catholic Christian clergyman of Provence
Theoderic had the sense early on to invite the leading Catholic Christian clergyman of Provence, bishop Caesarius of Arles, to visit him in Ravenna....
Theoderic’s visit to Rome in 500
Liberius served as praetorian prefect until Theoderic’s visit to Rome in 500, when he stepped down, but even then he always stayed in touch...
Lucius Catullus grimly
“The Emperor was concerned about the arsenal at Damascus,” Constantine explained. “And he wanted to know what is really happening on the Persian frontier.”
“The...
