The Bucoleon in the Final Days of Byzantium
The Palace of Bucoleon is mentioned for the last time in Byzantine history during the final fall of Constantinople. According to the historian Phrantzes,...
The Palace of Bucoleon and Its Historical Context
The Palace of Bucoleon, sometimes called “Chastel de Bouchelyon,” has been a subject of debate among historians. Some, like Labarte, suggest that the name...
The Postern of St. Lazarus in Historical Events
The Venetian Fleet of 1269
The Postern of St. Lazarus appears in historical records during a moment of great alarm in 1269, when a large...
The Church of the Theotokos Hodegetria
One of the Holiest Shrines of Constantinople
Still further south of the Church of the Holy Saviour stood one of the most revered sanctuaries in...
The Eastern Boundary of Constantine the Great’s Palace
Determining the Limits of the Imperial Grounds
The identification of the Topoi also allows us to determine the eastern boundary of the palace grounds built...
Gate and Suburb of Pegae
The Meaning and Location of the Name
The name of the gate discussed here referred to the suburb of Pegae (Πηγαί, meaning “Springs”) that lay...
Church St. Theodosia Porta Dexiocrates
The Church of St. Theodosia and Its Significance
The Church of St. Theodosia, also known as the Church of the Holy Martyr Theodosia, was one...
Petrion in Crusader Assaults and Ottoman Siege
The Fourth Crusade and the Capture of Constantinople in 1203
The Petrion district played a central role in one of the most dramatic episodes of...
The Burden of Military Service
Thousands of able-bodied young Greek men are tied to military service, which prevents them from working in the fields or factories. Even after completing...
Greek Citizenship and Military Obligations
Greece does not have naturalization treaties with other countries. Like Russia, the Greek government never releases its subjects from their obligations. In other words,...
