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The Congress of Berlin and Its Decisions

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After signing the Congress of Berlin Treaty, Prince Bismarck and Lord Beaconsfield believed they had successfully changed history and ensured peace in Europe. Unforeseen Forces...

Bulgaria Declares Independence

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On October 5, the governments of Britain, France, and Russia were shocked by secret messages from Bulgaria. At 11:00 AM, Prince Ferdinand announced that...

The Deesis in the Apse

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The Deesis composition in the apse features Christ, called the "Most Benevolent," with Theotokos (Mary) on the left and John the Baptist on the...

The Stadium in Ephesus

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North of the great theater in Ephesus, archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient stadium. An inscription shows that it was rebuilt during...

The Theater in Ephesus

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The large theater in Ephesus still stands today, located just across the street from the commercial marketplace. It was first built during the Greek...

The State Agora A Public Square for Civic Life

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In the upper eastern part of Ephesus, there was a large public square called the state agora. It measured about 525 feet (160 meters)...

Ancient States of Asia Minor

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Pontus, Cappadocia, and Pergamun Pontus A Multilingual Region The northern coast of Asia Minor, known as Pontus, was dominated by a feudal Persian nobility. Despite its...

Turmoil and Decline in the Seleucid Kingdom

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Unhappy Marriages and Poisoned Kings The marriage between Antiochus II and Berenice turned out to be far from happy. After a brief period, Antiochus abandoned...

Challenges and Decline in the Seleucid Kingdom

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During its zenith around 300 B.C., the Seleucid Kingdom, led by Seleucus Nicator, spanned approximately 1.5 million square miles. Despite being considered Alexander’s true...

After a decade as emperor

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After a decade as emperor, with doctrinal disputes put to rest, Theodosius felt he was in a position to crack down. In 391, he...

Balkan Tours 2023

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Milan

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Beglik Tash Tour

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