World History
Hagia Sophia
Here is everything you ever wanted to know about the Hagia Sophia, one of the most beautiful places in Istanbul.
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A Church, A Mosque, The Hagia Sophia
Here's a terrific animated review of the history of the great Hagia Sophia by Kelly Wall for Ted Ed....
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Virtual Hagia Sophia
A year ago I finished teaching summer school and jumped on a plane and the next evening my family and I sat down to a balcony dinner just 400 meters from the Hagia Sophia. Other than being there, this virtual tour makes it seem almost as amazing...
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Virtual Hagia Sophia
This past summer I had the great fortune to go with my kids and wife to Turkey. Obviously one of the places was saw was the Hagia Sophia (even if the Blue Mosque (see pic below) was more impressive). When you discuss it in class, you might want...
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Hagia Sophia 360 Tour
If I could pick one place to visit more than any in the world (even 2 blocks from the Eiffel Tower where I spent my high school years, it would be Istanbul (perhaps because I also spent four years in an Islamic country and love the confluence of both...
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Amazing Video On The Hagia Sophia
This is a super video which explains the history of Istanbul, but also of the Hagia Sophia. It also show the tremendous mosaics, architecture and windows in it. Best of all it is only four minutes long! ...
World History