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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...
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The Twelve Greek Popes of the Catholic Church
There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.
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Hagia Sophia: Secrets of the 1,600-year-old megastructure that has survived the collapse of empires
Its second iteration was inaugurated in 415 CE by the emperor Theodosius II, but was burned down again in 532 CE. The third church, today’s Hagia Sophia, was built by Justinian I, an ambitious ...
Pope Francis asked me what keeps me up at night. This is what I learned from him.
He chose to address poverty, he pursued reconciliation in the church, and he believed in inclusion and compassion. He ...
Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes
Turkey has embarked on a restoration project aimed at preserving the Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul's landmarks. The Turkish ...
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The Magnificent Mosaics of Hagia Sophia That Survive to This Day
The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...