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The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and ...

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Lauren Sanchez's wedding gown, inspired by Sophia Loren's iconic 1958 "Houseboat" dress, showcases old-Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance.

Emperor Constantine I, presenting a model of the Constantinople basilica Hagia Sophia to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Detail of the southwestern entrance mosaic in the Hagia Sophia.

Soar over the magnificent Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, in this awe-inspiring aerial journey. This stunning drone footage captures the iconic blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture ...

Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine masterpiece with Hellenistic roots, undergoes restoration to withstand Istanbul’s earthquake risks. Learn how experts preserve its legacy as a cathedral, ...

Hagia Sophia, with a history of 1,500 years hosting different religions, will now be reconverted from a museum into a mosque. This recent shift after a Turkish court decree has sparked extensive ...

For nearly 1,500 years, the Hagia Sophia has stood tall over Istanbul, weathering empires, earthquakes and time itself. But as the threat of another major quake looms, vulnerabilities in its aging ...