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The Faithful Christians of Sardis
Although the church in Sardis is strongly criticized in the Book of Revelation, St John makes it clear that not all Christians in the...
Unexcavated Remains of Sardis
A part of ancient Sardis still remains hidden underground. One section of the city has not yet been excavated and lies about two metres...
Croesus and the Persian Threat
In the middle of the sixth century BCE, King Croesus of Lydia became ambitious and greedy for lands beyond the Halys River, known today...
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius
The Harbour of Kaisarius was one of the important southern ports of Constantinople, but its exact identity and position have often been debated. Historical...
The Location of the Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon
The Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon were important ports on the southern shore of Constantinople, along the Sea of Marmara....
The Neorion at the Heptascalon and Its Location
The Neorion at the Heptascalon was an important harbour on the southern shore of Constantinople, facing the Sea of Marmara. Historical accounts from Cantacuzene...
The Origin of the Name Mars Hill
Mars Hill, or the Areopagus, is one of the most famous places in Athens. According to tradition, the hill got its name because Ares,...
Excavations at Ancient Corinth
The American School of Classical Studies began systematic excavations at Corinth in 1896. Their goal has been to uncover the entire ancient city and...
Beginnings of Original Work
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens has been conducting original excavations since 1886. The results of these efforts can still be seen...
Identifying the Gate of St. Romanus
Identifying the Gate of St. Romanus (Top Kapı)
Top Kapoussi (modern Top Kapı), located between the sixth and seventh towers north of the Fourth Military...
