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Street and Pier of the Drungarii
Running along the outside of the city wall, east of the Gate of the Drungarii, was a busy street known in Byzantine times as...
Markets Near the Gate
Evidence suggests that in Byzantine times, there was a spice market near the Gate of the Perama, similar to the one that still exists...
Zindan Kapoussi and Porta Hebraica
The historian Heyd identified Zindan Kapoussi with the Porta Hebraica, a gate mentioned in the charters granted to the Venetians during the thirteenth century....
Agriculture in Greece
Nearly all the land suitable for farming in Greece is under cultivation. However, the methods used are very primitive, and the soil does not...
Byron and The Maid of Athens
“The Maid of Athens,” a famous love song by Lord Byron, was addressed to Miss Theresa Macri, the daughter of the English vice-consul in...
Mesolongion a Shrine of Liberty
The little town of Mesolongion, located in western Greece, is a historic shrine for all lovers of liberty. It was here, during the Greek...
The Confusion Over the Gate’s Name
Historians do not agree about the true name of a certain entrance in the walls of Constantinople. Some believe that this gate is the...
The Golden Gate and the Changing Fortunes of the Byzantine Empire
The Golden Gate of Constantinople played an important role in the city's military and political history. This gate was not only a symbol of...
Ceremonial Uses of the Golden Gate
The Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) of Constantinople was not just a part of the city’s strong fortifications—it also served as the main ceremonial entrance...
The Siege and the Fall of the Walls
During the siege of Constantinople in 1453, the Turkish forces attacked the city’s defenses relentlessly. Two towers of the Inner Wall and a large...
