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Mosaic of Leo VI from the Narthex of Hagia Sophia

This mosaic stands above the main Imperial door from the inner narthex into the sanctuary of Hagia Sophia.  Leo was married too many times and this mosaic was a result of his problems with the Church.

Rognvald Lord of Orkney - Voyage to Kievan Rus

Here is an article about my ancestor, the Earls of Orkney, and his trip to Kiev, capital of ancient Russ when it ws ruled by Vikings

I Visit the Soviets by E. M. Delafield
Memories of Aleksei Volkov
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