Constantine XI

On this day in 532: Emperor Justinian orders the rebuilding of Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia was one of several great churches originally built by Constantine, the first Christian emperor and founder of the…

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On this day in 532: Emperor Justinian orders the rebuilding of Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia was one of several great churches originally built by Constantine, the first Christian emperor and founder of the…

4 years ago

On this day May 29, 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

Referred to as one of the darkest days in Greek history, the Fall of Constantinople took place on May 29,…

4 years ago

Greek MFA: Turkey offends the international community with Islamic prayers in Hagia Sophia

With the popularity of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan diminishing due to the declining economic situation and Turkey's failed invasions…

5 years ago

On this day in 532: Emperor Justinian orders the construction of Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, for almost 1,000 years was the largest Greek Orthodox Christian church in the world. Unfortunately nothing remains of the…

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Final speech of the last Byzantine emperor: "Present your shield and sword descendants of Greeks"

Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos was the last emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, today more commonly known as the Byzantine…

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Islamic prayers to be held at Hagia Sophia to commemorate the Fall of Constantinople

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday in a statement published on state-run Anadolu news agency, that Islamic prayers and…

5 years ago

On this day May 29, 1453: The Fall of Constantinople

The Fall of Constantinople occurred on May 29, 1453, after a siege which began on April 6. The battle was…

5 years ago