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A World Full of Gods
In the Roman world, there was never a shortage of gods or goddesses. Every city had its own divine protectors, and new deities were...
Festivals of the Imperial Cult
The best surviving ancient description of festivals organized for the imperial cult comes from Antiochus I of Commagene (69–31 BCE), whose monumental sanctuary on...
The Imperial Cult in Western Anatolia
The Roman imperial cult played a major role in the religious and social life of cities in western Anatolia. Even before the power of...
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius
The Harbour of Kaisarius was one of the important southern ports of Constantinople, but its exact identity and position have often been debated. Historical...
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon
The Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon were important ports on the southern shore of Constantinople, along the Sea of Marmara....
The Neorion at the Heptascalon and Its Location
The Neorion at the Heptascalon was an important harbour on the southern shore of Constantinople, facing the Sea of Marmara. Historical accounts from Cantacuzene...
The Postern of St. Lazarus in Historical Events
The Venetian Fleet of 1269
The Postern of St. Lazarus appears in historical records during a moment of great alarm in 1269, when a large...
The Church of the Theotokos Hodegetria
One of the Holiest Shrines of Constantinople
Still further south of the Church of the Holy Saviour stood one of the most revered sanctuaries in...
The Eastern Boundary of Constantine the Great’s Palace
Determining the Limits of the Imperial Grounds
The identification of the Topoi also allows us to determine the eastern boundary of the palace grounds built...
From Vienna in Austria to Larissa in Thessaly
After spending the winter in the imperial city of Vienna, located in Austria, I decided to travel into Hungary. The main purpose of this...
