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The Battle of Nicopolis in September 1396 CE, also known as the Nicopolis Crusade, was an attempt by French, Hungarian, and other European allies to curb the threat of the Ottoman Turks as they pressed ever westwards into Europe...

A 15th century CE illustration by Sébastien Mamerot of the Battle of Nicopolis (aka Nicopolis Crusade) of 1396 CE when a Christian army was routed by the Ottoman Turks.

Inscription Honouring Hadrian from Nicopolis ad Istrum, photograph by Kalin Chakarov, Bulgaria, 14 October, 2024. Marble statue base bearing a Greek honorary inscription to Emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138...

Forum of Nicopolis ad Istrum, photograph by Carole Raddato, 12 August, 2024. The forum of Nicopolis ad Istrum, Bulgaria. The paved square was surrounded by an Ionic colonnade and contained pedestals for marble and bronze...

The Roman aqueduct at Nicopolis in Epirus, Italy. Nicopolis was founded in 29 BCE by Augustus (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE), and is notable for being the home of the philosopher Epictetus (c. 50 CE - c. 130 CE) after his exile...

A mural from the castle of Vaja showing the rescue of King Sigismund of Luxembourg during the Battle of Nicopolis (aka Nicopolis Crusade) of 1396 CE when a Christian army was routed by the Ottoman Turks.

Cardo of Nicopolis ad Istrum, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 09 August, 2024. A paved cardo at Nicopolis ad Istrum, Bulgaria. The city followed an orthogonal street plan, with cardines running north–south and...

An illustration of the Battle of Nicopolis (1396 CE) when Sultan Bayezid I (r. 1389-1402 CE) defeated a coalition European army. (Topkapi Palace, Istanbul) Scanned by Szilas from Török miniatúrák by Géza Fehér...

Roman Bulgaria occupied an important position in the heart of the Balkans, between the Black Sea, the Aegean, and Asia Minor. In the north, the Danube River formed a heavily defended military frontier, lined with auxiliary...

The Battle of Abritus was an engagement fought between the armies of Rome under Emperor Decius (reign 249-251) and a coalition of Goths under the leadership of Cniva (circa 250 to circa 270?) in...