The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some are under our feet.

POMPEII, Italy – In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced the discovery of ancient murals that shed light on the ...

Glide over the vibrant cityscape, from the majestic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the remnants of the Theodosian Walls, as Istanbul's rich history unfolds from a stunning aerial perspective.

In a superb octavo volume, replete with valuable maps, plans, and illustrations, and bearing the title "Byzantine Constantinople," Alexander Van Millingen, Professor of History in Roberts College ...

The city had massive fortification, with 14 grand gateways. These formidable walls and gates secured Shahjahanabad and also constructed an identity for it: the “walled city”, as one is ...