Articles related to "Constantinople"
What is Constantinople?
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
The Black Death
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
plague • constantinople • paris • england • protestant reformation
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
plague • constantinople • paris • england • protestant reformation
The Church of Holy Wisdom
St. Sophia, or the Church of the Holy Wisdom, in Kiev was accurately named. It's original floorplan has since been altered.
kiev • church of the holy wisdom • st. sophia • constantinople • orthodoxy
St. Sophia, or the Church of the Holy Wisdom, in Kiev was accurately named. It's original floorplan has since been altered.
kiev • church of the holy wisdom • st. sophia • constantinople • orthodoxy
Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Manuel II Paleologus pt I
Much ado has been made about Pope Benedict XVI's quoting of late 14th-century Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus. But who was Manuel II?
manuel ii • benedict xvi • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus
Much ado has been made about Pope Benedict XVI's quoting of late 14th-century Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus. But who was Manuel II?
manuel ii • benedict xvi • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Sardinia and the War - Part 2
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
Political tug of war, inefficiency and disaster impede the expedition project.
Causes of the War - When Monks Collide part 2
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
Causes of the War - The Eastern Question
This article sets out to explain the rise and decline of the Ottoman empire, how it set it on a collision course with the emerging Power of Russia, and the reason why Western Powers were sure to get involved at some stage.
christian • muslim • constantinople • byzantine • ottoman
This article sets out to explain the rise and decline of the Ottoman empire, how it set it on a collision course with the emerging Power of Russia, and the reason why Western Powers were sure to get involved at some stage.
christian • muslim • constantinople • byzantine • ottoman
The First Crusade (1): Leaders and Knights
Who led the First Crusade, and why did they go?
first • crusade • leaders • knights • warriors
Who led the First Crusade, and why did they go?
first • crusade • leaders • knights • warriors
The First Crusade (2): The Road to Antioch
The deceptively easy early successes of the First Crusade
antioch • constantinople • crusade • first • byzantine
The deceptively easy early successes of the First Crusade
antioch • constantinople • crusade • first • byzantine
Prince Vladimir- Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.
eastern orthodoxy • kievan rus • constantinople • prince vladimir • st. sophia
Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.
eastern orthodoxy • kievan rus • constantinople • prince vladimir • st. sophia
Venice: Longest Lasting Republic
Venice combined business prowess, backed by naval power, with her unique form of republican government to create the most enduring independent state in history.
venice • republic • venice independence • venice governement • venice world power
Venice combined business prowess, backed by naval power, with her unique form of republican government to create the most enduring independent state in history.
venice • republic • venice independence • venice governement • venice world power
Viking Voyages
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
Kiev's St. Sophia Cathedral Today
The interior and exterior of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev have changed drastically since its founding. The architecture and interior decor hint at the original.
st. sophia • apse • nave • mosaics • frescoes
The interior and exterior of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev have changed drastically since its founding. The architecture and interior decor hint at the original.
st. sophia • apse • nave • mosaics • frescoes
Morts pour la France
Many remembered on the war memorials had given their lives far from the battlefields.
Many remembered on the war memorials had given their lives far from the battlefields.
Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
China's New Silk Road of the Air
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
Halloween's Favorite Son - Dracula
Dracula, a favorite among trick-or-treaters, was actually a powerful leader in Wallachia, though he wasn't a vampire. Despite his extreme cruelties, he was honored and revered by many of his countrymen as a voivode who had no tolerance for crime or dishonesty. Find out who Vlad Dracula really was, and judge for yourself if he was friend or fiend.
dracula • vlad • tepes • wallachia • romania
Dracula, a favorite among trick-or-treaters, was actually a powerful leader in Wallachia, though he wasn't a vampire. Despite his extreme cruelties, he was honored and revered by many of his countrymen as a voivode who had no tolerance for crime or dishonesty. Find out who Vlad Dracula really was, and judge for yourself if he was friend or fiend.
dracula • vlad • tepes • wallachia • romania
Rus: An Early History
Origin of the Rus & Slavic history. Who they were, who they became & who they are today. The Rus began not in Russia but in what is now Ukraine. You can learn how & why here.
rus • slav • kiev • kyiv • russia
Origin of the Rus & Slavic history. Who they were, who they became & who they are today. The Rus began not in Russia but in what is now Ukraine. You can learn how & why here.
rus • slav • kiev • kyiv • russia
Battleship Imp Aleksander III
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
Captain John Smith
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Columbus Before His 1492 Voyage
The years leading up to Columbus' 1492 voyage were busy ones for the young, enterprising Genoan.
christopher columbus • the early years • trade route to the east • isabel and ferdinand • portuguese king john ii
The years leading up to Columbus' 1492 voyage were busy ones for the young, enterprising Genoan.
christopher columbus • the early years • trade route to the east • isabel and ferdinand • portuguese king john ii
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The statue of Zeus at Olympia was an ideal representation of the high Classical style of art, and a significant reminder of the strength of Greek religion.
zeus • statue of zeus at olympia • temple of zeus at olympia • olympia • olympis games
The statue of Zeus at Olympia was an ideal representation of the high Classical style of art, and a significant reminder of the strength of Greek religion.
zeus • statue of zeus at olympia • temple of zeus at olympia • olympia • olympis games
Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant?
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
Giochi d’Acqua
The next time that people visit your garden, suddenly turn on the sprinklers and watch your guests try to escape.
giochi d’acqua • water games • pneumatica • hydraulis
The next time that people visit your garden, suddenly turn on the sprinklers and watch your guests try to escape.
giochi d’acqua • water games • pneumatica • hydraulis
Lost Guns of the General Alekseev
When the ill-fated White Russian battleship was broken up in Tunisia its guns were sent all over the world, changed hands often, and fought for many new owners.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
When the ill-fated White Russian battleship was broken up in Tunisia its guns were sent all over the world, changed hands often, and fought for many new owners.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
Events of Early Art
Test your knowledge with this brief overview of art history events from the 15th and 16th centuries.
art history timeline • 15th century art • 16th century art • adam elsheimer • andrea
Test your knowledge with this brief overview of art history events from the 15th and 16th centuries.
art history timeline • 15th century art • 16th century art • adam elsheimer • andrea
Kiev's Slavic, Greco-Roman History
The Church of the Holy Wisdom did not only commemorate Rus's conversion to Orthodoxy, but it also honored Kiev as a place of education and law.
rus • kiev • kievan princes • yaroslav the wise • st. sophia
The Church of the Holy Wisdom did not only commemorate Rus's conversion to Orthodoxy, but it also honored Kiev as a place of education and law.
rus • kiev • kievan princes • yaroslav the wise • st. sophia
Sardinia and the War - Part 4
At last the little Piedmont force gets the chance to show what it can do.
At last the little Piedmont force gets the chance to show what it can do.
Technology of Warfare
Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and propelled man into the age of modern warfare. Today we have RPGs, biological weapons and dirty bombs.
gunpowder • warfare • modern warfare • rocket propelled grenade • rpg
Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and propelled man into the age of modern warfare. Today we have RPGs, biological weapons and dirty bombs.
gunpowder • warfare • modern warfare • rocket propelled grenade • rpg
Mud and Muddle
Bitterly cold wet weather and administrative breakdown threaten the existence of the ragged army helplessly exposed on the plateau.
Bitterly cold wet weather and administrative breakdown threaten the existence of the ragged army helplessly exposed on the plateau.
Orthodox Christian Church and Ecumenism
Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies.
council • ecumenism • church • religion bishop • doctrine
Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies.
council • ecumenism • church • religion bishop • doctrine
Monuments of the Islamic World, Part II
Part II of my tour of the striking monuments of the Islamic World.
mosques • islam
Part II of my tour of the striking monuments of the Islamic World.
mosques • islam
History and Literature
The history of Russia, is an intrical part of understanding Russian Literature.
history • literature • revolts
The history of Russia, is an intrical part of understanding Russian Literature.
history • literature • revolts
The Mysterious Piri Reis Map
How could a sixteenth century Turkish admiral have drawn an accurate map of Antarctica?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • map • antarctica
How could a sixteenth century Turkish admiral have drawn an accurate map of Antarctica?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • map • antarctica
A Mother for All - Part 2
A role-model display of determination, resourcefulness and devotion unfolds as we follow Mary Seacole to the Crimea.
mary seacole • mary seacole • thomas day • thomas day • seacole & day
A role-model display of determination, resourcefulness and devotion unfolds as we follow Mary Seacole to the Crimea.
mary seacole • mary seacole • thomas day • thomas day • seacole & day
Into a Second Winter
With the onset of winter, comparisons with the previous year's hardships were inevitable.
With the onset of winter, comparisons with the previous year's hardships were inevitable.
The Lady Lights Her Lamp
At last Florence and her team could provide proper nursing care to the sick and wounded. But the death roll kept mounting...
At last Florence and her team could provide proper nursing care to the sick and wounded. But the death roll kept mounting...
Bono, Johnny Turk!
At Eupatoria in February a major Russian assault was soundly repulsed almost exclusively by Turkish units.
At Eupatoria in February a major Russian assault was soundly repulsed almost exclusively by Turkish units.
Chicago's Asian Fusion Food
Chicago’s Spring restaurant, with its marriage of Asian flavours with new American cooking, sits inside a 1923 bath house modelled after those seen in classical Roman times. The mixture of old architecture with a modern, spare interior provides the perfect environment for this Asian fusion cuisine.
spring restaurant • chicago • wicker park • chicago restaurants • asian
Chicago’s Spring restaurant, with its marriage of Asian flavours with new American cooking, sits inside a 1923 bath house modelled after those seen in classical Roman times. The mixture of old architecture with a modern, spare interior provides the perfect environment for this Asian fusion cuisine.
spring restaurant • chicago • wicker park • chicago restaurants • asian
Coffeehouse History
Coffeehouses play a greater role than just providing your daily caffeine fix. From Yemen to Seattle, coffeehouses act as gathering places.
history of coffeehouses • social role of coffeehouses • coffee and culture • art and music and coffee • penny universities
Coffeehouses play a greater role than just providing your daily caffeine fix. From Yemen to Seattle, coffeehouses act as gathering places.
history of coffeehouses • social role of coffeehouses • coffee and culture • art and music and coffee • penny universities
CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY- part II
As you have get Cyprus history, this article will take you further. AS Cyprus "The Land You Will Love",history of Cyprus including an historical overview of the island, people, food, and much more. A quick glance over the past……..
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
As you have get Cyprus history, this article will take you further. AS Cyprus "The Land You Will Love",history of Cyprus including an historical overview of the island, people, food, and much more. A quick glance over the past……..
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
Harald Hardrada
Harald Hardrada was the last of the great Viking Kings. He would meet his end in England.
harald hardrada • fulford gate • stamford bridge • tostig godwinson • varangian guard
Harald Hardrada was the last of the great Viking Kings. He would meet his end in England.
harald hardrada • fulford gate • stamford bridge • tostig godwinson • varangian guard
Manuel II Paleologus pt 2
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
manuel ii • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus • twenty-six dialogues with a persian
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
manuel ii • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus • twenty-six dialogues with a persian
Medieval Piracy and Privateering
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
spain • portugal • iberia • crusades • reconquest
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
spain • portugal • iberia • crusades • reconquest
Mystery of the 1054 Supernova
Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true?
supernova • supernovae • comet • 1006 supernova • 1054 supernova
Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true?
supernova • supernovae • comet • 1006 supernova • 1054 supernova
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