The Royal Procession in London
When the French King, John II, arrived in England as a prisoner, he was paraded through the streets of London. This procession was carefully...
The Black Prince Serves the French King
One of the most famous and often-told stories from English history is how the Black Prince treated the captured French King after the Battle...
The Death of Sir John Chandos
Sir John Chandos, one of the most noble and courageous knights of the 14th century, suffered a fatal wound in battle, inflicted by a...
The Expansion of the Name “Bucoleon”
Over time, the prominent location of the Palace and Harbour of Bucoleon along the Sea of Marmara caused the name “Bucoleon” to be applied...
The Night of the Conspiracy
A low whistle announced the arrival of John Zimisces and his accomplices to their allies, who were watching from the terrace of the Bucoleon...
Walls Surrounding the Bucoleon Palaces
Dr. Paspates, in his study, regarded the wall near the Bucoleon as part of the Peridromi of Marcian, which was connected to the Great...
A Return to the Bazaar
The next afternoon, I walked through the bazaar, casually looking at things I had no intention of buying. To my surprise, I was greeted...
A Visit to the Shop
The shopkeeper’s eyes lit up when he saw me. I must have looked like a potential customer. He quickly invited me upstairs and apologized...
Salonika’s Trade
Salonika, a busy port, is highly desired by Austria and, according to Berlin, will eventually belong to Germany. However, the city’s trade is a...
