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The Expansion of the Name “Bucoleon”
Over time, the prominent location of the Palace and Harbour of Bucoleon along the Sea of Marmara caused the name “Bucoleon” to be applied...
The Night of the Conspiracy
A low whistle announced the arrival of John Zimisces and his accomplices to their allies, who were watching from the terrace of the Bucoleon...
Walls Surrounding the Bucoleon Palaces
Dr. Paspates, in his study, regarded the wall near the Bucoleon as part of the Peridromi of Marcian, which was connected to the Great...
The Tower of Anemas and the Tower of Isaac Angelus
The next section of the city walls to be examined begins with a tower bearing an inscription in honor of Emperor Isaac II Angelus....
The Palace of Blachernae in the Last Centuries of Byzantium
After the Latin Empire took control of Constantinople in 1204, Baldwin II, the last Latin emperor, made the Palace of Blachernae his official residence....
The Palace of Blachernae
An Imperial Residence in the Northwest of Constantinople
The Palace of Blachernae was one of the most important imperial residences in Byzantine Constantinople, especially during...
Why Buildings in Constantinople Are Poorly Made
There are several reasons, besides the difficult land layout, for why the houses in Constantinople are built cheaply and without much care.
One main reason...
Carrying Loads the Hard Way
In Constantinople, there are only a few carts and many donkeys carrying goods in baskets on their backs. However, heavy cargo such as wood,...
A City Seen from One Spot
From many places in Constantinople, you can see almost the entire city. Few cities in the world offer such a wide view from a...
The Price of Prosperity in Ottoman Europe
Wealth Attracts Trouble
In the Ottoman-controlled provinces of Europe, no man was free to improve his life. Whenever someone saved money or gained property, they...
