Domestic Conflicts part 7
These were the reasons that thrust aside this woman’s innate shyness, and gave her the bold eyes of a man (or encouraged her to...
Domestic Conflicts part 6
Similarly the philosopher Theano, when her forearm once became uncovered and somebody jokingly said, “What a beautiful forearm !” replied “Yes, but not a...
Domestic Conflicts part 5
It was for this reason that my father appointed him Stratopedarch of the whole East and promoted him to very high honours, especially after...
Domestic Conflicts part 4
And yet he was very brave and a most valiant soldier; but when he was put into Cilicia, far away from a master’s hand...
Domestic Conflicts part 3
He did this, firstly because they themselves had already begun to wish to return home, and secondly, in order that they might refute the...
Domestic Conflicts part 2
After seeing Panucomites and hearing from him the message sent by the Emperor, the Babylonian read the letter and immediately freed the captives from...
Domestic Conflicts part 1
Domestic Conflicts : Second Norman Invasion (1105-7)
I Now the deeds that were done consequent on Bohemund’s first crossing, and all the schemes he devised...
Hagia Sophia
In all its glory
After years of renovation work, the interior of the Hagia Sophia can now be enjoyed in its true splendour.
For many years...
