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Cantacuzene’s Clear Distinction Between the Two Harbours
Emperor John VI Cantacuzene makes a clear distinction between the Kontoscalion and the Neorion at the Heptascalon in the Fourth Book of his historical...
Was the Neorion at the Heptascalon the Same as the Kontoscalion?
The idea that the Neorion at the Heptascalon was the same harbour as the Kontoscalion raises serious difficulties. In fact, the objections to this...
The Question of the Neorion at the Heptascalon
When we turn our attention to the Neorion at the Heptascalon, it becomes clear that this harbour cannot be identified with several well-known ports...
The Identity of Three Ancient Harbours
Historians have often wondered whether the three names—Tortus Novus, the Harbour of Sophia, and the Harbour of Julian—referred to the same place. Careful examination...
The Bucoleon in the Final Days of Byzantium
The Palace of Bucoleon is mentioned for the last time in Byzantine history during the final fall of Constantinople. According to the historian Phrantzes,...
The Palace of Bucoleon and Its Historical Context
The Palace of Bucoleon, sometimes called “Chastel de Bouchelyon,” has been a subject of debate among historians. Some, like Labarte, suggest that the name...
From Vienna in Austria to Larissa in Thessaly
After spending the winter in the imperial city of Vienna, located in Austria, I decided to travel into Hungary. The main purpose of this...
Ancient Coins Found in Old Roman Towns
As I traveled through many old Roman towns, I observed a common and interesting custom among the local people. When they heard that I...
Discovery of a Great Treasure Near Deva
Near the town of Deva, also known in earlier times as Deva or Devu, a very large treasure was discovered by local peasants. This...
Harbour Kynegon
A Harbour Within the City Walls
There is nothing surprising about the existence of a harbour inside the city walls in the quarter of the...
