The Surp Krikor Lusavoriç church stands on the coastal road in the Istanbul neighborhood of Kuzguncuk. Below it lies the waters of the Bosphorus, to the northeast stands the intercontinental ...

Istanbul, not Constantinople (or Byzantium) … this tale of three cities in one brims with romance and verve For those who enjoy historical parallels, there was something particularly irresistible ...

THE Hippodrome of Constantinople was an ancient arena in Istanbul which hosted blood sports and horse racing. Let’s take a closer look at Istanbul and the famous building. The hippodrome was a huge ...

ISTANBUL — We’re here on an observation tour sponsored by the Turkish Flour, Yeast and Ingredients Promotion Group (TYFI) of historical and cultural sites of the fabled land. Only twice during our ...

In the shadow of Byzantine battlements, a gaggle of giggling girls runs back and forth among the dilapidated houses, stopping occasionally to expertly shimmy their hips and twirl their wrists. They’re ...

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey while the hippodrome was an arena built by a Roman emperor who conquered ancient Constantinople in 203 CE. THE Hippodrome of Constantinople was an ancient arena ...

It’s true that the New Testament in the Bible began with Christ and his apostles on the day of Pentecost A.D. 33 and the Bible was in Greek. Important historical facts: Istanbul was originally known ...