The Battle of the Gulf of Corinth

 As planned, I completed revising my paper on Niketas Ooryphas and uploaded it to my Academia page:

https://www.academia.edu/125356518/The_Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Corinth

The Battle of the Corinthian Gulf is significant not for its naval tactics during combat but for the meticulous preparation that preceded the engagement. The victorious commander successfully transported warships overland across the isthmus connecting the Aegean Sea with the western Peloponnese. The exact method of this transport remains a mystery. However, the Byzantine admiral launched a surprise attack against the Cretan Muslims, who were unable to maneuver their ships for a defensive position. While this victory was important, it was not decisive, as Arab warships continued to dominate the Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic sea lanes. This dominance instilled fear in coastal settlements and posed a persistent threat to the weakened provinces of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Furthermore, I have completed the draft of "The Battle of Chioggia" and left it to sit for a while. All seven articles from the series "The Intricacies of Naval Warfare" are finalized. You can also read two other updated papers:

https://www.academia.edu/122683998/The_Battle_of_Ad_Decimum

https://www.academia.edu/124564608/The_Umayyad_Siege_of_Constantinople_717_718_

My lecture on enslaved people in the galley was a success. I was thrilled that over 1,000 participants listened to the recording, and some replied.

The English version of this article is available: 

https://www.academia.edu/121984361/_Galley_Slaves_

Based on my article, I am developing a new lecture on the Battle of Ad Decimum.

The Battle of Chioggia

 I have created a series of articles on medieval warfare tactics, collectively titled " The Intricacies of Naval Warfare." The first two papers are available on my Academia page:

https://www.academia.edu/122683998/The_Battle_of_Ad_Decimum

https://www.academia.edu/124564608/The_Umayyad_Siege_of_Constantinople_717_718_

I have penned three additional essays, but they are not yet edited. Currently, I am revising one of them, tentatively titled "The Portage of Ships Across the Isthmus." However, I have paused writing the draft for my final study, "The Battle of Chioggia."

My latest paper, "The Umayyad Siege of Constantinople," has gained moderate traction with over 100 views. Interestingly, many readers have shown interest in older articles from my second book, "The Enchanting Encounter with the East: Breaking the Ice Between the Latin West and the Far East." The total view count for this book approaches 13,000, and I have over 150 followers—not bad for an independent researcher and amateur historian!

Last Monday, I delivered a Zoom lecture on "Galley Slaves," based on my previous articles:

https://www.academia.edu/119225233/Rowing_a_scaloccio

https://www.academia.edu/121984361/_Galley_Slaves_

My audience was international; in addition to listeners from Israel, I had participants from Russia and Ukraine. During the lecture, I answered questions and elaborated on the difference between pirates and corsairs. I also provided information about the watering of crews and the average speed of galleys.

Next week, I plan to complete a new draft of my article about Niketas Ooryphas, a Byzantine admiral who transported his warships overland across the Isthmus of Corinth to confuse the enemy, the Cretan Muslims.

  

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