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Rediscovering the Hittites
Today, hundreds of books and articles talk about Hittite history, religion, art, literature, and law. The rediscovery of the Hittites is seen as one...
A Failed Marriage Alliance
The Hittite Empire tried to form an alliance with Egypt by sending a prince to marry an Egyptian queen. However, the prince was killed...
My Affection for the Serbs
A Unique People
I hold a special place in my heart for the Serbian people. De la Jonquières once described them as “a brave, poetic,...
The Democratic Spirit of Serbia
Equality and Education
Serbia is a democratic country where no one, except the King, holds a title. Property is divided equally among sons, ensuring fairness...
Serbia’s Economic Ties with Austria
The Influence of Austria on Serbian Trade
In Serbia, when the country finally gives in to Austria’s demands, Austria often decides that the swine fever...
Parmenides Empedocles and Anaxagoras
Exploring Ancient Cosmologies
Parmenides (c. 450 BCE) The Sphere of All, Wreaths of Fire
Parmenides of Elea in Italy challenges conventional physics by arguing against the...
Ionic Thought’s Influence
Concepts of Celestial Wheels and Bowls of Fire
This section explores the impact of Ionic thought on early Greek cosmology, focusing on key figures such...
Anaximander of Miletus
Anaximander of Miletus (c. 550 BCE) Exploring Celestial Fire and Wheels
Around 550 BCE, Anaximander of Miletus presented innovative ideas about the cosmos, envisioning the...
Deciphering Cosmos
Early Greek Efforts to Grasp Celestial Movements
Introduction
From the discovery of Sirius by Egyptian farmers heralding the annual Nile flood to civilizations around the Mediterranean,...
Ionian Revolution
Navigating the Skies with Thales of Miletus
Introduction
In the early migrations around 11th century BCE, many Greeks settled along the Turkish coast, engaging in cultural...
