The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I came close to uniting the former Roman Empire less than a century after its fall. However, popular discontent, foreign war, and a plague all combined to bring his ...

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

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of ...

I was in Paris during my sophomore year of college when I started reading Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire ... the early sixth century when Emperor Justinian ruled the eastern ...

If you're a history buff, you'll love exploring Türkiye’s Selçuk and İzmir, home to some of the world’s ancient ruins, all ...

According to Reuters, the dome of Istanbul’s 1,486-year-old Hagia Sophia is undergoing one of it’s biggest repairs to safeguard and strengthen the iconic structure. Experts say the project will focus ...

Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.