Misunderstanding About Serbia’s Claims
In November, a Serbian politician, Monsieur P. Marinkovitch, visited Sofia. He had previously served as a Minister and was now part of the newly...
The Carnegie Commission’s Opinion
The Carnegie Commission believes that the phrase “within the above set forth delimitations” means the area between Shar-Planina and the line marked on the...
The Grand Mosque Inauguration
The grand inauguration of the Sultan Ahmet I’s Grand Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) was marked by opulence. During the ceremony, the Sultan, seated on his...
Economic Measures and International Relations
Support for Tradesmen
Upon Sultan Ahmet I’s accession to the throne, significant economic measures were implemented, notably the distribution of ‘ulufes’ to tradesmen by the...
Sultan’s Decree of Honor
A remarkable decree issued by the Sultan to Tiryaki Hasan Pasha sheds light on the deep respect and gratitude bestowed upon loyal officers. Hasan...
City Walls of Istanbul A Symbol of Strength and History
Introduction to the City Walls
Stretching over a length of 103 kilometers, the city walls of Istanbul, also known as the Theodosian Walls, stand as...
The Studios Monastery
The Studios Monastery A Byzantine Treasure
Introduction and History
The Studios Monastery stands as a testament to Byzantine religious architecture, being the oldest surviving structure of...
Christian emperors of the fourth and fifth centuries
So we are approving here by these presents that it is permitted to replace the roof on the walls of your synagogue, and we...
Mediterranean docked
And then there is Theoderic’s tomb. Built just outside the city walls of Ravenna, close to the harbor where ships from Constantinople and elsewhere...
