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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.

Anonymous Love Letters - $500

Did you know that really was a profession?  In 1961 you got paid $500 per letter, that would be $4100 today!

Memories of Aleksei Volkov
Jewels of the Romanovs
Lost Splendor by Felix Yussupov