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...
Gate of Selivria
The Gate of Selivria (Selivri Kapısı) and Its Historical Importance
The next major public gate in the Theodosian Walls is known today as Selivri Kapısı....
Gates in the Theodosian Walls
The Second Military Gate
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were one of the greatest defense systems of the ancient world. These walls had several gates,...
The History of the Kerko Porta
The Kerko Porta has an interesting history. When Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was on his way to the Holy Land as part of the Third...
The Suburb Near Cosmidion
The suburb in question was near Cosmidion, which made it easy for the Bulgarians under Crum to attack St. Mamas from their camp near...
The Sixth Military Gate and the Wooden Circus
The next Theodosian gate is located between the last tower of the Outer Wall to the north of the Gate of Charisius and the...
The Seraglio A Historical Landmark
The Seraglio of the Sultan is a vast group of buildings surrounded by a strong wall. It sits at the very tip of the...
Anyone strong and agile
“Marios and Helena spoke truly in their letters.” Constantius held his tall son away from him, examining him with eyes that were, like Constantine’s...
Against the Persians
Constantine felt somewhat the same sensation he remembered experiencing once, when he had watched a swaying serpent in the process of being charmed out...
Piet rebellion
“Galerius shall pay for thisl” Constantius said grimly. “I let him name Severus Caesar in Italy to avoid any controversy with Maxen tius, while...
