A Historical Tour of Hagia Sophia

You’ve heard about Hagia Sophia’s famous dome. But what about the miraculous column, the Viking graffiti, and the portrait of Byzantium’s worst emperor? For more on Roman art and architecture, check out my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans." https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Justinian and his church 2:55 Construction of Hagia Sophia 4:11 Exterior 4:49 Exonarthex 5:14 Narthex 5:51 Vestibule of the Warriors 6:36 Imperial Gate 7:53 The Nave and Dome 10:37 Omphalos 11:12 Apse Mosaics 12:00 Column capitals 12:25 Weeping Column 13:07 Galleries 13:42 Gates of Heaven and Hell 14:01 Deësis mosaic 14:29 Tomb of Dandolo 15:14 Imperial mosaics of the South Gallery 17:28 Nordic runes 17:50 Alexander mosaic 18:26 Conclusion Thanks for watching!