Edward’s Homage to Philip VI
Some months after Philip of Valois became King Philip VI of France, Edward III did homage to him for his Duchy of Aquitaine. By...
Dispute After the Death of Louis X’s Son
After the death of King Louis X, his queen gave birth to a baby boy. For a short time, the child was considered king....
Problems with Edward’s Argument
According to Edward III’s argument, the crown could pass through women, even if women themselves could not rule. However, this idea creates many problems...
The Siege and the Fall of the Walls
During the siege of Constantinople in 1453, the Turkish forces attacked the city’s defenses relentlessly. Two towers of the Inner Wall and a large...
The Gate of Charisius
A Site of Many Battles
The Gate of Charisius was a significant location in the history of Constantinople, and many important events took place there....
The Gate of Charisius and the Mesoteichion
The Gate of Charisius is located near a direct road that leads to the Imperial Cemetery, making its name very appropriate. The name may...
