A Capital Not Built in a Day
It is important to remember that a great capital cannot be built overnight. Turning Byzantium into Constantinople, a city worthy of being the new...
The Sultan’s Sons Family Tensions and Royal Favorites
Prince Selim's Fall from Grace
Several years ago, Prince Selim made a serious mistake that changed his relationship with his father forever. He used disrespectful...
Sultan Abdul Hamid’s Children
A Royal Family Under Control
The Sultan's Ten Children
Sultan Abdul Hamid II had ten children in total - five sons and five daughters. His sons...
A Story of Tragedy and Isolation
The Tragic Death of Princess Fatma Sultana
The Sultan's elder sister, Princess Fatma Sultana, suffered from severe mental illness and died in 1892. Her condition...
Code of Conduct – Limes Congress
The International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies (Limes Congress) is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for everyone. We want all...
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We know that this guide may not answer all your questions. For that reason, we have a team of friendly volunteers and staff who...
Seljuq and Mamluk Architecture
Chair Nikos Tsivikis
This session focuses on towers and fortifications from various cultural and historical backgrounds across the Middle East and Anatolia.
Stéphane Pradines
Islamic, Armenian, or...
The Journey Across Cyprus
When Paul and Barnabas traveled across Cyprus, they had to go from the east coast (Salamis) to the west coast (Paphos). They likely had...
Paul and Barnabas Travel to Cyprus
In Acts 13:4–6, Paul and Barnabas left the port of Seleucia, which was about 16 miles from Antioch. They sailed to Salamis, a port...
Cities of Pontus
Pontus was a historical region along the Black Sea coast of modern-day Turkey. It had several important cities:
Amasia – A major ancient city known...
