Saksagan
The Authority of the Patriarch’s Later Testimony
The details given in the patriarch’s later letter are, it is true, not fully in agreement with what he had written earlier in Ancient...
Clarifying the Meaning of the Patriarch’s Statement
At first sight, the language used by Patriarch Constantius seems to have only one possible meaning. It appears to say clearly that the ancient...
Note on the Location of the Ancient Harbour Wall Discovered in 1819
The discovery of an ancient harbour wall in the year 1819 is an important event in the study of Constantinople’s maritime history. Our knowledge...
Harbour of the Bucoleon
The Harbour of the Bucoleon was one of the most important and elegant harbours in Constantinople. It was directly attached to the Great Palace,...
The Harbours on the Sea of Marmara
One of the most remarkable features of Byzantine Constantinople was the number of harbours along the southern shore of the city, on the Sea...
Constantinople and the Defense of Civilization
The city of Constantinople played a crucial role in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean world. Its people faced numerous enemies over the...
The Special Importance of the Hungarian Crown
Just as the Hungarian language is unique, so too is the deep respect Hungarians hold for their royal crown. No other nation in Europe...
Early Support for Learning in Hungary
The Hungarians may justly take pride in their early support for learning and scholarship. Long before many other regions, they showed great respect for...
Languages Spoken in Hungary
In many parts of Hungary, people speak several different languages. In some regions, many inhabitants speak Slavonian. For example, in the town of Freistadt,...
Gate of Ayasma Kapoussi
The next gate along the harbour walls is known today as Ayasma Kapoussi. Historical evidence suggests that this entrance was opened after the Turkish...
