What would you ransack from from Constantinople?

Tune in and learn about the history of the Hagia Sofia and the formation of Constantinople! Laura leads our discussion this week, going through the formation of Constantinople and explaining why this historical landmark demands the attention and awe of all who see it.

Citations for this episode:

Pentcheva, Bissera V. 2018. Hagia Sophia: Sound, Space, and Spirit in Byzantium. Pennsylvania State University Press.

Nicolle, David, John F. Haldon, and Stephen R. Turnbull. 2007. The Fall of Constantinople: The Ottoman Conquest of Byzantium. Oxford: Osprey.