If a pope’s corpse can be put on trial in 9th century, why can’t an ex-president be impeached today?

The story of the ‘Cadaver Synod’ tells us that in some cases, even the departed can be held to account.

Frederik Pedersen, The Conversation

· Jan 28, 2021 · 11:30 pm

The Hagia Sophia’s identity has shifted with every regime change in Istanbul

It has embodied both the ability to unify and divide communities for over a millennium.

Anna Bigelow, The Conversation

· Jul 27, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Watch French troops (helped by Indian soldiers) march into Syria – seven decades ago

Scroll Staff

· Nov 17, 2015 · 04:31 pm