The Only Byzantine Church in Istanbul That Was Never Converted to a Mosque
Every Byzantine church in Istanbul was converted to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Every one except for a small church in the Fener…
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Greece to Turkey: “Back Off” on Sovereignty Threats
Greece has formally rejected Ankara’s latest sovereignty threats, according to a report from eKathimerini, pushing back against Turkish pressure on disputed…
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573 Years Ago Today, Constantinople Fell to the Ottomans
On May 29, 1453, Ottoman forces under Sultan Mehmed II broke through the walls of Constantinople after a siege that began on April 6 of that year. The…
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The Last Emperor Who Chose to Die a Soldier
On May 29, 1453, exactly 573 years ago today, the last emperor of Byzantium died fighting at the walls of Constantinople. Constantine XI Palaiologos did not…
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The Pope Could Have Saved Constantinople. The Price Was Too High.
573 years ago today, on May 29, 1453, the Ottoman army under Sultan Mehmed II stormed Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire after more than a thousand…
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Turkey’s Blue Homeland Bill Has “Surprise Articles,” Analysts Warn
Turkish analysts are warning that Ankara’s upcoming Blue Homeland legislation contains hidden provisions that will only become clear once the bill passes…
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Constantine XI Died Fighting. The City Fell May 29, 1453.
573 years ago today, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman army of Sultan Mehmed II, ending more than a thousand years of Byzantine civilization in a single…
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Dendias: “The Threat Is Being Sent Expressis Verbis”
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias issued a stark warning Thursday, saying the threat to Greece is being communicated openly and explicitly by adversaries…
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EU to Turkey on Cyprus Ban: “Either All 27 or None”
The European Commission publicly condemned Turkey on Thursday for blocking Cyprus from preparatory meetings ahead of COP31, calling Ankara’s behavior…
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Turkey Blocks Cyprus From COP31 Climate Talks It’s Hosting
Turkey is using its role as host of this year’s UN climate summit to freeze Cyprus out of preparatory meetings, five European diplomats and officials told…
