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...
Anatolia and the New Testament
The region known today as Turkey (Anatolia) is important in the New Testament, especially because of the journeys of the apostles John and Paul....
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...
