Explore the dramatic rise of Hagia Sophia as Emperor Justinian transforms the ruins of Constantinople’s greatest church into a marvel of Roman engineering. From the deadly Nika riots that left 30,000 ...

Step inside the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia to uncover its massive dome, golden mosaics, and imperial galleries. Discover the stories behind empresses, emperors, and sacred relics, from the healing ...

The Church of Hagia Sophia (literally "Holy Wisdom") in Constantinople, now Istanbul, was initially dedicated 360 by Emperor ...

It had been a particularly long day for us all, having left our cosy hotel on the Asian (or Anatolian) side of Istanbul in ...

From the chaotic choreography of Tokyo's subway to Morocco's sensory assault of spices and calls to prayer, these ten ...

Dead Funny History: Justinian and Theodora. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of Justinian and Theodora; the ultimate Byzantine power couple ...

From the Eiffel Tower's first colors to the original Penn Station, explore how iconic landmarks worldwide looked in the past ...

But really he wants to tell us the story of Christianity, restore it to its central place in western history, illuminate it with every kind of amusing detail, and indicate what it might teach us about ...

Growing up, I spent summers on the Greek island Alonissos. When I got older, I explored the beauty of Greece's mainland, from ...

The hotel’s central location on the Golden Horn—the serene harbor separating Istanbul’s Old Town and new districts—puts most ...

Through the centuries, ownership of the historic city of Ani and its churches has passed from one culture to another.

The hundreds of thousands who gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on Thursday took a historic stand in solidarity with Palestine, pledging to continue their struggle until Gaza, Jerusalem, and the Al ...