Explore the mighty Theodosian Walls that protected Constantinople for over a thousand years, deflecting Huns, Arabs, Bulgars, and Rus alike, and shaping medieval European history.

The transformation of the Roman Empire into what modern historians call Byzantium was not a single event but a gradual ...

The Byzantine Empire faced numerous challenges, forcing many Greeks to employ genius tactics to defend the Empire.

Most Turks I met were eager to see India, meet Indians, trade with India, and can’t understand the current chill in ties ...

When the eco-citizen claims to ask the most disturbing question-‘What world will we leave to our children?’-he avoids asking the truly unsettling one: ‘To which children will we leave the world?’".

Istanbul, Europe’s largest city, is one of the best city break destinations in Turkey. The city has a mix of cultural influences, and there is plenty to do for families. This Istanbul city break ...

May 29, 1453, is one of those landmark historical dates. On that day the fall of Constantinople occurred —and with it that of ...

That's one way to do it. Nothing some Windex won't buff out. Anybody who has taken public transportation and not looked at ...

Vintage photography can offer you very different perspectives of the past, even if you’re looking at familiar buildings and ...

In Manor Lords, the first building you’ll need to make before you start raising walls in your settlements is a Manor. You can find it in the administration section of the building menu. It costs 5 ...

On Jan. 8, 2025, I received a text while filming in Europe that no one ever wants to get: My home in Altadena was burned to the ground. Everything — irreplaceable footage, journals, hard drives, our ...

The border wall built during the Trump administration now stands along roughly 190 miles of Arizona's border with Mexico. • It's 30 feet tall in most places. • Its steel bollards are six inches wide ...