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Fires and Buildings Near the Harbour of Julian
The Harbour of Julian, also known as Portus Juliani or the Harbour of Sophia, was not only a centre of trade but also a...
The Harbour of Sophia History and Significance
The Harbour of Sophia, also known as Portus Juliani or Portus Novus in earlier periods, played an important role in the history of Constantinople....
The Harbour at Kadriga Limani
The harbour known by several names—Portus Novus, Harbour of Sophia, and Portus Juliani—was located at Kadriga Limani. This identification is certain because both Portus...
Gate of Neorion
Location and General Description
The Gate of the Neorion, also known as the Gate of the Dockyard, stood by the imperial dockyard on the shore...
Gates East of Porta Hebraica
The Gate of St. Mark
According to a Venetian document from 1229, another gate stood about seventy-seven feet east of the Porta Hebraica, also known...
Porta Hebraica and Gate of Perama
The Objection to Their Identification
Some historians have argued that the Porta Hebraica (the Hebrew Gate) and the Gate of the Perama were two different...
Spiridon Louis and the Marathon Victory
One of the most memorable moments of the 1896 Olympic Games was the long-distance race from Marathon to Athens, a distance of twenty-five miles....
Schools and Colleges for Education
Greek philanthropy has greatly influenced education in Athens. The Arsakion, a college for young women, was founded and generously endowed by Mr. Arsakis, a...
A Barbers Patriotism
One of the most remarkable acts of patriotism comes from a Greek barber living in New York. When he died, he left his entire...
Identifying the Gate of Melantiados
There is good reason to believe that the gate known as Porta Melantiados (Πόρτα Μελαντιάδος) or Pyle Melandesia (Πύλη Μελανδεσίας) is the same as...
