The Title of Captal
The title of “Captal” was an ancient and prestigious rank used by some of the most important lords of Aquitaine. Originally, it was similar...
Charles “the Bad” and the Era of Knighthood
Charles, King of Navarre and Count of Évreux, was famously called “the Bad.” However, when we examine his life and actions in context, it...
Charles the Bad King of Navarre
Charles, called “the Bad,” was King of Navarre and Count of Évreux. He was one of the most notable and controversial figures of his...
The Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas and the Bucoleon
All the evidence suggests that the Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas were, in fact, the same as the Palace and Harbour of the Bucoleon,...
The Palace of Hormisdas Location and Evidence
The palace and bay located to the east of Tchatlady Kapou are widely considered to be the Palace and Harbour of Hormisdas. This conclusion...
Distinguishing the Harbours of Julian and Hormisdas
Based on all available evidence, it is clear that the Harbour of Julian and the Harbour of Hormisdas were not the same. Earlier historians,...
A Morning in Salonika
Below my balcony, modern Greeks were sitting at small tables on the sidewalk, drinking their early morning coffee, smoking, talking, and reading the newspaper....
The Balkans and the Fight for Macedonia
The Balkan countries want Turkey to lose control of Macedonia. If this happened, it could start a war in Europe. Neither Austria nor Russia...
The Cycle of Violence in Macedonia
Bulgarian Christians resort to assassination as a way to fight back. The Turkish government responds by massacring innocent people, including those who were forced...
