Saksagan
Repairs Near the Gate of Charisius
Serbian Support
One fragmentary inscription found on a tower between the Gate of Charisius and Tekfur Sarayı likely dates to the reign of John VIII...
Inscriptions from the Final Restoration of the Theodosian Walls
Several inscriptions carved into the towers of the Outer Wall of Constantinople give us important details about the last restoration works carried out during...
Repairs Ordered by Andronicus II in 1317
In the year 1317, general repairs were once again carried out on the Theodosian Walls by Emperor Andronicus II Palaiologos. These restorations were funded...
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...
General Grant’s Lasting Legacy and the Hidden World of the Ottoman Harem
A Global Icon's Enduring Influence
General Ulysses S. Grant's famous tour around the world after his presidency created an extraordinary and lasting impression on leaders...
Two Sides of a Controversial Sultan
Religious Devotion and Political Violence
The Missionaries' Harsh Judgment
Christian missionaries working in the Ottoman Empire held extremely negative views of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. These...
The Insider’s Revenge
How a Minister's Son Exposed the Sultan
A Family Legacy of Power and Influence
Gorges Dorys, the author who dared to expose the Sultan's private life,...
The Secret Annex to the Treaty
The secret part of the treaty explains how the land gained from Turkey in Europe should be managed. It talks about all the territory...
