Trip Suggestions on St. Pierre Church Route
Exploring Hatay’s Rich History
After the establishment of the independent government of Hatay in 1938, following the War of Independence and subsequent diplomatic negotiations, the...
Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Hatay’s Ancient History
Hatay’s Rich Historical Legacy
Hatay stands as a testament to the ancient civilizations that have flourished in the region since time immemorial. With archaeological evidence...
Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Hatay’s History and Culture
The Historic Journey of Hatay
Yavuz Sultan Selim’s conquest of Hatay in 1516 marked the beginning of Ottoman rule, which endured until 1918. During World...
Well enough to strike up an acquaintance
Some of these families we know well enough to strike up an acquaintance, as the generations lead one into another for at least one...
Theoderic from Odoacer
What differentiated Theoderic from Odoacer—other than good luck and a long life—was his identification with the people on whose military loyalty he depended. The...
Seen through Italian eyes
Soldiers raised Odoacer up on a shield, in the military way of declaring rulership, and then he led his troops through northern Italy against...
Constantius is married to Theodora
“But only because my father moved from Milan into Gaul, when yours took his army to Britain, and secured the Rhine crossing at Colonia...
Britain and Spain
“The same way emperors have been destroyed before, by death,” she said calmly. “After all, the people called for you at Diocletian’s abdication. They...
Escape from Nicomedia
“Why are you hiding like a criminal, Constantine?” she demanded.
“Didn’t Dacius tell you?”
She wrinkled her nose in a wry expression. “Dacius doesn’t approve of...
Theognis told
“You could hardly censure me more than I have already condemned myself,” Theognis told him. “Being both philosopher and priest, I am perhaps as...
