Throughout its centuries-long existence, the Hagia Sophia has been a place of worship for many different religions and ...

The Dome of the Rock was built by Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. This dazzling piece of architectural brilliance is one of ...

Explore Ephesus, a cruise port attraction! Top things to do in Ephesus with our comprehensive guide for an unforgettable ...

This course examines the art and architecture of the Byzantine empire from its sources ... significance of the domed church and its program of images from Justinian's Hagia Sophia to medieval monastic ...

People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People visit Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday ...

Imagine the walls that have soaked up 1600 years of history in one of Constantinople’s most important Byzantine monasteries, ...

Sophia Bordi left the University of Oklahoma softball team due to a "personal situation," according to a report in The Oklahoman on Tuesday. Bordi’s status was confirmed by coach Patty Russo ...

In 1081, while the Byzantine Empire was mired in a succession crisis, Robert Guiscard, Norman Duke of Apulia-Calabria, sought to take advantage and launched his conquest. To maintain appearances, he ...

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s top court on Wednesday rejected a request to annul a contentious law designed to remove millions of stray dogs from the streets, which critics said could lead to mass ...

The U.S. Pavilion, namely its accompanying site-specific installation and exhibitions, opens to the public soon for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. This accoutrement speaks to the important ...

Sophia Thomas is a multimedia journalist for WCAX. Sophia started at WCAX in 2023 as an intern with a background in print. Now a full-timer, she's excited to be expanding into the world of broadcast.