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...
The Cave of St. Paul
Introduction to the Cave
The Cave of St. Paul, also known as Kryphi Panaya (which means “Hidden Virgin”), is a small cave located on the...
Rome’s Ascendancy in the East
The Second Mithradatic War (83-81 B.C.)
The conflict unfolded as Roman general Lucius Licinius Murena initiated an invasion of Pontus, ultimately facing defeat. In 74...
Tigranes the Great
Rise to Power
The Decline of the Seleucid Empire
Antiochus VII marked the end of the strong Seleucid rulers, leaving only Syria within the shrinking empire’s...
Mithradates VI of Pontus
Clash with Rome
Roman Supremacy in the Mediterranean
After the Punic Wars, Rome emerged as the dominant power in the Mediterranean. The Roman province of Asia...
The Sailor and the Pearl Merchant part 5
With great mourning the wife and family of Abu`l Fawaris celebrated his loss; but he, after sleeping soundly in the archway and giving thanks...
