Cambyses’ Cruelty Beyond His Own Family
Cambyses did not show madness and cruelty only toward his own family. His violent behavior also reached others around him, including those who were...
Different Stories About the Death of Cambyses’ Sister
Just as there were different stories about the death of Smerdis, there are also two different accounts of how Cambyses’ sister and wife died....
Cambyses and the Beginning of His Madness
Cambyses, the king of Persia, was already known for strange and violent behavior, even before the events described here. However, according to Egyptian tradition,...
The Oracle’s Message Changes the Course of War
As soon as King Alyattes heard the words of the oracle from Delphi, he acted without delay. The oracle had clearly stated that his...
The Long War Between Lydia and Miletus
The war between the Lydians and the Milesians continued for eleven long years. During this time, the Milesians suffered greatly. Two especially severe attacks...
The Rise of Gyges and the Lydian Kingdom
When Gyges became king of Lydia, he acted quickly to show his power. Soon after taking the throne, he attacked the important Greek cities...
The Story of Abou Hassan the Wag or the Sleeper Awakened part 3
After this the caliph said to his host, O Abou Hassan, is there any service that thou wouldst have performed, or any desire that...
Maria Glabaina Becomes a Nun
After her husband passed away, Maria Glabaina decided to become a nun. She changed her name to Martha. Instead of joining the men’s monastery...
A Chapel Built for Love
In the early 1300s, Princess Maria Glabaina built a parekklesion (a small chapel) on the right side of the church to honor her husband,...
The Book of Revelation and the Second Coming
Revelation, the last book of the Bible, was written around 95 AD, not before 70 AD. Some people believe in Preterism, a theory that...
