The English Advance Through France
The Black Prince and his army continued their march through France with great speed and confidence. Along the way, they captured towns and castles,...
Gathering of the French Army
Soldiers came to join the French king from many regions, including Brittany and Normandy. As they arrived, they were carefully organized by the king’s...
The French King’s Earlier Actions
Before hearing about the English advance, the French king had already been active in war. He had made a swift campaign and successfully retaken...
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...
