Imperator Cat @CatImperator

Historian, Writer, Geek, Felinophile. Questioning everything. Joined November 2021

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Imperator Cat @CatImperator

21 hours ago

Of course, no Peter Brown, and nothing ever happens in Constantinople... I feared it, but here we have it. Although, one just need to check the subtitle evoking Gibbon "The Fall of the Roman Empire" No surprise here as Roberts is scientist, not a historian... Avoid

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a day ago

The remains of the Arch of Theodosius I posted yesterday... Well at some point, the Arch was a truly monumental structure, a gateway to equally grand Forum of Theodosius (Forum Tauri). The arch (or at least most of it) was destroyed by the Constantinople earthquake of 740.

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2 days ago

The remnants of once grand Theodosian arch in Constantinople

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2 days ago

So, reoccupied, but as a hamlet, and then finally abandoned for good in 472 AD. Not so surprising when you think about it. Still, a fascinating find, and a change of perspective. All those centuries later, Pompeii still has secrets. Who knows what else is waiting for us!

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4 days ago

A. Stepanoff - The Trans - Siberian Express 12 Days Paris - Peking. Circa 1925.

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4 days ago

This stunning poster, designed by Jules Chéret, is the very first official advertisement for the legendary Orient Express. Running from London and Paris to Constantinople (Istanbul), the Orient Express wasn’t just a train - it was a symbol of elegance, adventure, and mystery.