Holy Wisdom

Recent Desecration of Hagia Sophia Traced to First Attack in Jim Birakos' Book "Unlucky Tuesday"

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Monday, July 27, 2020

In his book, "Unlucky Tuesday," Jim Birakos describes the first assault of Hagia Sophia in 1453, then the world's largest building and an engineering marvel.

Key Points: 
  • In his book, "Unlucky Tuesday," Jim Birakos describes the first assault of Hagia Sophia in 1453, then the world's largest building and an engineering marvel.
  • For a thousand years it stood for peace and divine wisdom and was the center of Christian heritage.
  • Disclosed in the book is the formula for Greek Fire, Constantinople's most devastating weapon for over seven centuries.
  • He has a doctorate in environmental science and has advised some 30 nations and taught at American and European universities.