The Death of Cambyses
After hearing Cambyses’ last words, the Persians saw their king weeping for the misfortunes that had befallen him. Deeply moved, they tore the garments...
Cambyses Reveals the Truth
Twenty days after the events in Agbatana, Cambyses called together all the chief Persians who were with his army. He decided to speak openly...
The Herald Is Captured
After Prexaspes spoke and Cambyses approved his words, the king immediately ordered the herald to be captured. The man was brought back before Cambyses...
The Return from Exile
In the eleventh year of their exile, the family of Pisistratus decided the time had come to return to Athens. They set sail from...
The Marriage of Pisistratus and Its Hidden Problem
After Pisistratus regained control of Athens, he honored his agreement with Megacles by marrying his daughter. This marriage was meant to strengthen the political...
The Fall of Pisistratus
After a short time, the supporters of Megacles and the followers of Lycurgus decided to set aside their rivalry. They joined forces with one...
Hermits and Eccentrics of Athens
The Hermit on the Temple of Jupiter
A long time ago, a hermit chose to live on top of the columns of the Temple of...
Education in Greece
Literacy and Schooling
Although Greece has not conducted a recent census, estimates based on young men entering the army suggest that about thirty percent of...
Crime and Prison in Greece
Prison Life and Public Opinion
In Greece, people who have served a term for murder do not carry a social stigma. In fact, it is...
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
In this part of the Bible, we focus on the church, which is also known as the body of Christ. Jesus loved the church...
