THE SILK ROAD
Bridging East and West
Exploring the Ancient Trade Routes
The Silk Road, originating in China and weaving through Anatolia to finally extend into Europe, has served...
KARS CASTLE
Architectural Marvel of 1153
Constructed in 1153 by the Vizier of Saltuk Sultan Malik Izzeddin Salduk Firuz Akay, Kars Castle stands proudly on a steep...
Michael IV part 16
31. It was now evident that the whole of the emperor’s body was swollen, and nobody could fail to notice the hydropsy from which...
Michael IV part 15
He was expert in the conception and planning of unlikely designs. He showed no consideration for benefactors, no gratitude to anyone for friendship or...
Michael IV part 14
26. Let me now give some account of this man.**50 His family, on his father’s side, was altogether insignificant and completely obscure. His father...
Michael IV part 13
24. What had taken place was, in reality, the beginning of mighty disasters in the future, and what was, to all appearances, the foundation...
Michael IV part 12
The Empress’s Adoption of Michael**48 and his Promotion to Caesar
22.’A very easy measure,’ answered John, ‘and all ready. If our brother **49 were not...
Michael IV part 11
It came about like this. One day he found Michael alone, and cloaking his thoughts in periphrasis, began to address him in the following...
Michael IV part 10
This he did, partly by the despatch of envoys, partly by bribery, partly by annual displays of military strength. Thanks to these precautions neither...
