Greek Houses and Monuments
Embark on a historical journey starting at Cumhuriyet Square, strolling through Uzunqargi. Capture the charm of old Greek houses adorned with begonias. At the...
The Aromatic Breeze of Kas
Aromatic Atmosphere by the Mountains
In Kas, the air carries the sweet scent of thyme, thanks to the winds from the mountains. The low humidity...
Michael V Part 25
Book Five Notes
64. The Guardian of the Orphans was banished to the monastery of Monobatae. Cedrenus (749D) has a different account. According to him...
Michael V Part 24
49. When the executioner tried to tie him down, to prevent him moving at the moment of blinding, he said, ‘Look you. If you...
Michael V Part 23
47. Actually they had already left the church, and a shameful reception awaited them outside. The rabble made fun of them, naturally enough under...
Michael V Part 22
He swore by the Holy Relics and used all manner of persuasion, saying that they would neither suffer any evil nor would he, the...
Michael V Part 21
The Nobilissimus denied that he was privy to his nephew’s plot against Zoe. He had encouraged him in no other designs. ‘If I had...
Michael V Part 20
39. So much for them. Theodora’s companions meanwhile sent a guard for him. The guard commander was one of the nobles**74 and I myself...
Michael V Part 19
The Mob is Led Away to the Augusta Theodora
36. As I have said, the people revolted against the tyrant, but they were afraid their...
