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Private Istanbul Tours
A lot has been said and written about Istanbul. Still, the city is an endless source of information. It’s definitely worth trying getting to know Istanbul better and better. Private Istanbul tours, as well...
Justinian’s circle in Constantinople
The hard men of Justinian’s circle in Constantinople carried with them who knows what resentments, fears, and insecurities from their Balkan homes. These were the men who fled to the safety of the big...
Romulus in 753 BC
Roman historical tradition began with the founding of the city by Romulus in 753 BC, with Vergil’s heavily embroidered prequel to that story firmly in everyone’s mind. The reign of Augustus drew a bright,...
Justinian banned any teaching of law privately
From 533 on, Justinian banned any teaching of law privately, to make clear that only the official canon, taught in the official way, would be effective. Law, lawyers, and court proceedings now belonged unmistakably...
The most infamous part of Antioch
The broad, columnlined street ended among the foothills of Mount Silpius in a road that wound upward toward the craggy peaks of the mountain overlooking the city. To the east a dense grove of...
Stately tour with Galerius walking
For the entire length of the Via Caesarea, the golden chariot continued its stately tour with Galerius walking beside it like a lackey at his master’s stirrup. Only when the city had been completely...
Tribune Constantinus belongs
“Enoughl” The Caesar of the East shut his nephew up before he could say more. “You know Tribune Constantinus belongs to the Imperial Guard and you heard him say the Emperor sent him to...
To marry you Constantine
“Aren’t you taking a lot for granted?”
“You mean you don’t want to be with me?” Her eyes began to take fire. “I never lack for escorts, you know.”
“I am sure of that,” he said...
Daughters of the Augusti
“I wasn’t making fun,” he assured her. “And I’m sure you told the truth when you said you always get your way.”
“Now about our marriage. You will have to become at least a Caesar...
Killed after Diocletian names
“It’s no secret that Galerius hates you.” Her forehead was wrinkled in a frown, as she considered the question, and he saw that she was deadly serious. “He will probably try to have you...
