In the early 16th century, Venetian Jews, numbering under 1000, were forced to move into a northeastern section of San Marcos, into an area formerly occupied by an older foundry, which in the local dialect was il ghetto, a word… Read More ›
Ottoman Empire
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Another place I was able to visit during my too-short Skeptours trip to Istanbul visit was the Hagia Sophia. I’ve wanted to see this architectural and historical wonder for decades. There has been a church on this site since 360 CE,… Read More ›
The Sultanahment “Blue” Mosque in Istanbul
When you visit a place that has a couple thousand years of history, but you have only two days, you tend to visit the more famous sites, which unfortunately also tend to be the most crowded sites as well. My… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 