Constantinople

On this day, Constantine Mourousis, Dimitrios Paparigopoulos and Antonios Tsouras were decapitated by the Ottomans

There were numerous massacres during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829). On this day, 4 April 1821, Constantine Mourousis, Dimitrios…

10 months ago

Greek geologist expects a major earthquake to rock Istanbul: “The longer the delay, the worse it is for Hagia Sophia”

A Greek geologist warned that a major earthquake in Istanbul is "late." Seismologist Athanassios Ganas on ERTnews warned that a…

11 months ago

Constantinople “politika” keftedakia

The recipe for Constantinople-style "politika" keftedakia (meatballs) is by Mrs. Katina tis Politissa, which definitely had semolina in their ingredients!…

11 months ago

Tragedy at Istanbul Church: Man Killed in ISIS Attack, No Further Casualties

Tragedy at Istanbul Church: Man Killed in ISIS Attack, No Further Casualties ISTANBUL, Turkey (Jan 29, 2024) - A man…

1 year ago

Byzantium to Constantinople: City Forged by the Bosphorus (Secrets Revealed)

Mandrocles: The ancient Greek engineer who built a bridge across the Bosporus connecting 600 ships

1 year ago

M4.1 earthquake jolts NW Turkey, tremors felt in Constantinople

The earthquake occurred off Yalova coast and the tremors were felt in nearby cities. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred off…

1 year ago

Byzantine Emperor Basil II – The Bulgar Slayer (958 – December 15, 1025)

Born in Constantinople and from the Macedonian Dynasty, he was the longest reigning Byzantine Emperor, from 976 to 1025. A…

1 year ago

The new Consul General of Greece in Constantinople at Halki seminary

The new Consul General of Greece in Constantinople, Konstantinos Koutras, accompanied by his associates, paid an official visit today, Friday,…

1 year ago

‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Third and Final Season in 2024 will feature Constantinople!

Vikings: Valhalla will embark on one last adventure in Season 3, set to be released in 2024. Co-creator and executive…

1 year ago

Feast Day of the Protection of the Theotokos, Agia Skepi

On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of the Theotokos, the Mother of…

1 year ago

Postponement of the Commissioning Ceremony for the F/G ISTANBUL Turkish Frigate while Kimon’, Greece’s First FDI HN nears commission

The Turks had scheduled the commissioning ceremony of the F/G ISTANBUL (F515) frigate for September 6, 2023, coinciding with the…

1 year ago

The Enigmatic ‘Misirlou’: Unraveling the Story Behind the Timeless Song

Misirlou was first aired in Athens around 1927 by Dimitris Patrinos, a musician from Smyrni. The song refers to a…

1 year ago

Smyrna is burning: Remembering the unforgettable homelands of the Greeks

On August 31, 1922, Kemal’s army wanted to destroy everything Greek that existed in the capital of Ionia. Smyrna is…

1 year ago

Chef Yiannis Kasidokostas: A Journey of Passion and Philoxenia

Chef Yiannis Kasidokostas is a culinary virtuoso whose journey in the world of hospitality has been defined by his unwavering…

1 year ago

The Resilience of the Greek Language During Ottoman Rule: A Testament to the Greek Orthodox Church’s Role

Enduring nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule, the survival of the Greek language owes a debt of gratitude to the…

1 year ago

Tracing the Greek Origins of Baklava: A Sweet Legacy Spanning Centuries

Indulge in the exquisite delight of traditional Greek Baklavas (pronounced Mpah-klah-VHASS), a captivating dessert that weaves layers of crisp, golden-brown…

1 year ago

Orthodox Chapel Ruins Unearthed beneath School Building in Constantinople’s Bağcılar District

The ruins of an Orthodox chapel were discovered underneath a school building in the Bağcılar district of Constantinople, according to…

1 year ago

On this day in 548 AD, Byzantine Empress Theodora passes away

Empress Theodora is referred to as the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. She was the wife of Justinian I,…

2 years ago

Greek God Pan found in Instanbul excavation

The excavation works carried out at Saraçhane Archaeology Park in Istanbul has revealed a new artifact as a fragment of…

2 years ago

Hidden rooms of 1,500-year-old church in Istanbul unearthed by archaeologists

Rooms and a tunnel from a 1,500 -years-old Christian church in Istanbul — once called Constantinople and the capital of…

2 years ago