Saksagan
Restoration of the Theodosian Walls under Justin and Sophia
An inscription found on the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople reads:
“The Outwork of the Theodosian Wall was restored under Justin and Sophia, our most pious...
Street Dogs With Intelligence and Territory
The stray dogs of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) are not only survivors — they are also intelligent. These animals seem to understand their environment very...
Dogs Protected by Belief
The stray dogs of Constantinople (now Istanbul) are not just ignored—they are protected by strong religious beliefs. Many Muslims in the city believe that...
The Dogs and Firemen of Constantinople
The dogs and firemen of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) are well known. Tourists often talk about them because they are very different from what people...
Widespread Social Unrest
Everywhere in the Ottoman Empire, social life is in a sad state. We hear about riots and killings in many places. In Albania and...
Rising Tensions Between Bulgaria and Turkey
The cause of conflict in the Balkans often begins with Turkey, though it is rarely admitted. Bulgarian fighters sometimes cross the Turkish border. When...
Trouble Brewing in Macedonia
The situation in Macedonia, also called Eastern Rumelia on some maps, is growing worse each year. Sadly, this crisis has not attracted much attention...
Towers in Latin Mainland Greece and The Peloponnese
Chair Stavros Mamaloukos
This session focuses on medieval and Latin-period towers in Central Greece and the Peloponnese, with new findings and architectural studies.
Petros Kounouklas &...
Byzantine Western and Post-Byzantine Towers
Byzantine, Western, and Post-Byzantine Towers (10th–16th Centuries)
Friday, 18 – Sunday, 20 November 2022
Continued Program: Sessions, Speakers, and Topics
Questions and Discussion Session
After the first session...
Online International Conference
Byzantine, Western, and Post-Byzantine Towers (10th–16th Centuries)
Friday, 18 – Sunday, 20 November 2022
Organizing Committee
Paschalis Androudis, Katerina Manousou-Ntella, Ploutarchos Theocharidis
About the Conference
An Online International Conference...
