The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...

Anicia Juliana was a Byzantine woman who managed to conquer the fields of architecture, using her massive wealth and noble lineage.

Once the biggest cathedral in the world, the Hagia Sophia is considered the magnum opus of Byzantine architecture. Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided tour ...

Most people need a passport, a visa, and a long-haul flight to hop between continents. But in Istanbul, all you need is a ...

John Julius Norwich tells the dramatic story of the fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire ... Orthodox Christianity from within the Hagia Sophia. Norwich describes the calamitous ...

Constantinople became the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and the great cathedral of Hagia Sophia became a mosque. The world's balance of power had changed. But if the Byzantine state foundered ...