Tag: greek

The Oxford of ancient times: Apollania | Art & Culture | World Bulletin

One of Albania’s touristic hot spots, Apollonia ancient town demonstrates the country’s deep-rooted historical richness. It was an ancient Greek city in Illyria where elites of Roman elites were educated and remained…

Paris Review – Controversy at the Hagia Sophia, Kaya Genc

Kaya Genc writes: …  Today, the building is on the brink of another transformation; 2014 may be remembered as the year that decided Hagia Sophia’s fate. Last month, Yusuf Halaçoğlu, a parliamentarian…