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The Identification of the Kontoscalion Harbour
The Kontoscalion Harbour has been a subject of historical discussion, but there is little doubt about its correct identification. Several pieces of evidence support...
Towers and Harbours of Constantinople
Constantinople’s harbours were not only centers of trade and naval activity but were also surrounded by important towers and landmarks. These structures served practical...
The Strategic Harbour of Kontoscalion
The Harbour of Kontoscalion was one of Constantinople’s most important naval harbours. Its location and design made it ideal for both defense and commerce,...
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...
