Istanbul was Contantinople...
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
June 12, 2018 1:29pm CST
Ever hear that old song about this? Even Bing Crosby recorded this one.
Now Macedonia will be called something else, the Republic of North Macedonia. That is, if the Macedonian voters and the Greek parliament agree.
Apparently the Greeks have blocked Macedonia's entry into the EU and NATO over this name disagreement, so now the new name may be eligible.
The new Republic was part of Yugoslavia, was never a part of the Greek area of Macedonia. Greeks were upset over the assumed name of Macedonia because that is what the northern area of Greece is known as. Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki is located there.
I'm glad they settled that! It was confusing!
Four Lads doing the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcze7EGorOk
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jun 18
Always portrayed as an exotic city regardless of name.
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@LadyDuck (502343)
• Italy
13 Jun 18
@JamesHxstatic Those were very ancient cities. All that area was once part of Greece, even some southern parts of Italy, especially in Sicily, where you can still see "Greek Temples".
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jun 18
That is a land of much interesting history.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jun 18
Republic of North Macedonia, if the voters agree and the Greeks okay it.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
12 Jun 18
I've learnt a bit about Istanbul history, it was very interesting wish to find the time to learn more. thanks for sharing 
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@snowy22315 (208837)
• United States
12 Jun 18
I remember it was called Constantinople in a Dr. Seuss book. I think it has been Istanbul for quite a while though.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jun 18
Since about the 5th century I think.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Jun 18
Hi James. Macedonia is a part of Greece?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jun 18
The northern part of Greece has always been known that way. Alexander the Great was from that area.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Jun 18
@JamesHxstatic Thank you, James. I learned something new. I am forgetting my history. 
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