robably most cities and towns through the last two millennia have been renamed with either variations or complete changes. However, complete name alterations in recent centuries are more linked to countries across the English Channel into Europe and beyond, and often to changes in a country’s ruling elite or main religion. Constantinople is an excellent example, now known since 1930 as Istanbul, a gateway to west and east in Europe, and a vibrant tourist attraction as the world’s eighth most visited city. As a means to continue successful
Underpaid to Constantinople
Sep 08, 2023
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