Initially, as New Rome, Constantinople was founded in 324 during the reign of Constantine the Great on the site of the existing settlement of Byzantium and in 330 became the capital of the …

Apr 9, 2013 · Constantinople would become the economic and cultural hub of the east and the center of both Greek classics and Christian ideals. Its importance would take on new meaning …

Jun 5, 2020 · Constantinople was the base of the Eastern Roman Empire and acted as the imperial capital from the time of Emperor Constantine I. It was, effectively (and literally), “New …

Dec 6, 2017 · Constantinople is an ancient city in modern-day Turkey that’s now known as Istanbul. First settled in the seventh century B.C., Constantinople developed into a thriving port …

Apr 15, 2024 · Take a deep dive into the rise, fall, and transformation of Constantinople, one of the most historically significant cities in the world.

Jan 6, 2023 · Founded as the new capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople (now Istanbul) became the heart of the Byzantine Empire before falling to the Ottomans. For more than a …

Oct 29, 2025 · Byzantine Constantinople, located on a strategic cape between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara, on the border of Europe and Asia, was the capital of the Christian …

Apr 29, 2025 · A comprehensive history of Istanbul, Turkey—formerly Constantinople—a city at the center of world activity for more than 15 centuries.

Jun 25, 2025 · Within a mere six years, the city transformed into Constantinople, thus named after the emperor himself. It was officially inaugurated as the new Roman capital on May 11, 330 …

Jul 15, 2025 · Discover the rich and complex history of Constantinople, from its founding to its transformation into Istanbul and its significance in world history.