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The Identification of Tower L and the Inscription
The Repair and Placement of the Inscription
In support of the idea that the inscription found on Tower L might not belong there originally, it...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus and Its Features
The Windows and Balconies
The north-western wall of the tower had three large round-headed windows. These windows opened to a balcony, which offered a beautiful...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus
The Identification of the Tower
It is reasonable to think that the Tower of Isaac Angelus is the tower that bears the inscription in his...
A Global Contribution to St. Sophia’s Splendor
When St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia) was being built, materials for its construction came from all over the world. As was the custom at that...
A Unique Auction Story
A friend of mine shared an interesting story about an auction he attended not long ago, where an English lady was bidding on some...
Bargains During Ramazan A Unique Bazaar Experience
In some parts of the bazaars in Constantinople (now Istanbul), you will find many second-hand dealers. These shops become especially important during Ramazan, the...
The Sultan and the Pilgrimage to Mecca
Seeing the Sultan
Very few people were able to see the Sultan in person. Their only chance was on Friday, when he would ride through...
Photography Rules and Religious Pilgrimages in Ottoman Constantinople
Limited Photography of Public Officials
Public officials in Turkey do not have their portraits painted or photographs taken as often as leaders in Christian countries....
The Sultan’s Photography Mystery
Religious Rules or Personal Choice?
The Photographer's Explanation
A Constantinople photographer provided an interesting explanation when asked for portraits of the Sultan and other important officials....
Building Projects and Social Ecology in the Roman World
Linking Construction and Society
This paper explores how Roman building projects can help us understand the connections between construction and social-ecological complexity. In Roman studies,...
