Tales of Trotsky Nov 5, 2009
In the great Hagia Sophia church and its precincts, there were 10,000 refugees, a foretaste of what was to come for the Armenians. Later, the Bolsheviks won their Civil War not only because Trotsky was a superb (and very harsh) organizer of the Red Army but because they won the support of peoples for whom the Whites had no time Ukrainians, assorted Muslim Toilers of the East, and even Chechens. (The American Conservative)
Justinian's Achievements in the 6th... Sep 24, 2009
The Code of Justinian and the Building of Hagia Sophia. The long reign of Justinian resulted in attempts to recover lost western provinces from barbarian control, the codification of Roman law, ruction of Hagia Sophia ... Justinian, the last emperor to use Latin, ruled until 565, leaving an impressive list of achievements that included the codification of old Roman law, the construction of Hagia Sophia, and a vigorous attempt to reclaim lost imperial lands in the west. (Suite101.com)
Best Cheap Travel Destinations Aug 31, 2009
Historical attractions include the Hagia Sophia, Troy, Konya, and the Basilica Cistern. Food in Turkey is another reason for delight you can get full breakfast at a hotel for just $4, pizza for around $5, coffee or ice cream for about $1. (Suite101.com)
Carly Weeks reports">'You're seeing the future' May 18, 2009
" The sea of pedestrians also flows during retail hours. The wide avenue vehicles were barred here years ago is lined with stores nestled in ornate 19th-century buildings. Dominated as they are by Western names such as Lacoste, Diesel, MAC Cosmetics and Topshop, it's almost difficult to remember you're in a city celebrated for its Byzantine and Ottoman history. Strolling along Istiklal also provides welcome relief for female visitors who are usually overwhelmed with the infamous hisses and cat... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Istanbul's Lush Life Apr 28, 2009
Eleven-forty on a hot July night in the Dervis Caf; on the top of the first hill of Istanbul, halfway between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque ... In the basilica of Hagia Sophia, we looked up at the Byzantine mosaics from a.d. 537, masked by Arab calligraphy from 1453, when Mehmet the Conqueror turned it into a mosque. (Concierge.com)
Obama in Turkey: Winning Hearts, Healing Rifts Apr 8, 2009
He toured the historic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia (a church converted into a mosque and now a museum), met with religious leaders of all faiths and held a town-hall meeting with 100 university students. He also reiterated his commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East, despite the potential roadblocks posed by the new Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu. (Time.com)
Obama pledge to engage Muslims Apr 8, 2009
He began the day by meeting Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders at his hotel in Istanbul, and by visiting the city's famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, a museum that was previously a Byzantine church and then a mosque. Over time, the seeds that were planted here are going to be very, very valuable. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Obama caps Turkey visit with student 'town hall' Apr 8, 2009
President Barack Obama took questions during a town hall meeting with 100 Turkish university students at Tophane Cultural Center in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP. (Christian Science Monitor)
Obama to end Turkey visit with appeal to youth Apr 7, 2009
In trip to boost U.S.-Muslim ties, he will tour Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque ... He was visiting the Hagia Sophia museum and the Blue Mosque, accompanied by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (MSNBC -- Race)
Obama to Hold Student Town Hall in Turkey Apr 7, 2009
He was visiting the Hagia Sophia museum and the Blue Mosque, accompanied by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The museum first a basilica, then a mosque, now a Byzantine architectural wonder dates to 537 and is a shrine to the art, religion and culture of this city of 20 million once known as Constantinople. (Time.com)
Obama ends Europe trip with tour of Istanbul mosque Apr 7, 2009
He combined his visit to the Blue Mosque with a tour of the 6th-century Hagia Sophia church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture across the Islamic edifice. The church was converted to a mosque when the Ottomans conquered Istanbul in 1453, and was finally transformed into a museum in the 1930s, still featuring both biblical paintings and Islamic scriptures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
NYT: Obama will face defiant world on trip Mar 29, 2009
In Istanbul, his last stop, workers are polishing up the Hagia Sophia basilica-cum-mosque-cum-museum for the expected visit. The rest of the world is yearning for him, said Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard economist. (MSNBC -- Race)
How Hagia Sophia was Built Mar 27, 2009
Byzantine Emperor Justinian built the great Christian church, Hagia Sophia, but soon ran into many problems. Construction of Hagia Sophia ... In today s money, it would cost about three billion dollars to build Hagia Sophia. (Suite101.com)
Hagia Sophia Mar 27, 2009
Byzantine Christian Church. In 532, during the Nike Revolt, rioting destroyed many buildings in Constantinople (today called Istanbul). (Suite101.com)
Your 10 questions Mar 21, 2009
Chartres Cathedral, Hagia Sophia, Ryioan-ji, Machu Picchu and the Petronas Twin Towers. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
