Sir James Audley’s Bravery
On the English side, Lord James Audley fought in the center of the battle, supported by his four loyal squires. He was severely wounded...
The Flight of the Duke of Normandy’s Forces
As the Black Prince and his army advanced, the Duke of Normandy’s battle became uneasy. Many of the French commanders, including the duke himself,...
The Black Prince Confronts Church Interference
During the heat of battle, the Black Prince learned that some of the cardinal’s men had entered the field with armor, which was improper....
The Gate Near the Palace of Blachernae
To the north of the second tower in the wall is a gate that matches the Gate of Gyrolimne (Greek: Τάλαί τῆς Γυρολίμνης). This...
The Emperor’s Observation Point
During the siege of Constantinople in 1453, Emperor Constantine XI and the historian George Phrantzes observed the movements of the Turkish army from a...
The Public Gate
Egri Kapou and the Porta Kaligaria
Between the sixth and seventh towers of the Wall of Emperor Manuel Comnenus, there is a gate now called...
