Saksagan
Triumphs and the Role of the Hebdomon
Only one triumphal procession is clearly described in historical sources as beginning at the Hebdomon—the triumph of Emperor Basil I. However, it is highly...
Homage of the State Dignitaries
After the emperor had been publicly proclaimed and invested with authority, the highest dignitaries of the State advanced toward him. They approached one by...
Clear Evidence from Individual Monuments
In addition to the general statements about the distance of the Hebdomon from Constantinople, there is another important line of evidence. Not only is...
The Final Assessment of Earlier Arguments
The arguments used by Gyllius and Du Cange to defend their views have now been briefly explained. This short account must be sufficient, because...
Du Cange and the Problem of the Processions
To Du Cange, the idea that people could walk all the way to the Hebdomon in its strict meaning—that is, to the seventh milestone...
The Lion and Bull Monument
The Venetian historian Sagrado, in his Memorie Istoriche de Monarchi Ottomani (1677), provides a detailed account of the famous Lion and Bull sculpture in...
Pietro Zen’s Detailed Description
The Venetian envoy Pietro Zen, in a report sent to his government in 1532, provides a detailed description of the famous Lion and Bull...
The Marble Group of the Lion and the Bull
The famous marble sculpture of the lion attacking the bull is a key piece of evidence in locating the Harbour of the Bucoleon in...
General Description of Hungary
Hungary is a country of great natural wealth and beauty. It is well known for its rich mines, famous baths, and valuable mineral waters....
Purpose of the Journey
My interest in observing natural wonders, especially in hilly and mountainous countries, strongly influenced my journey from Vienna to Venice. I was always drawn...
