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Ednam Church is located 3 miles north of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The first church was founded in 1105 by Thor Longus and dedicated to St. Cuthbert. It was destroyed in 1523 and rebuilt several times over the centuries, with significant renovations in 1902. The church has a rich history, including ties to the Scottish Reformation and local religious changes. A copy of Thor's original 1105 charter is still housed in the church today.
The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.
Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.