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The Desertion of Phanes
There was another important reason, separate from all others, that helped lead to the Persian expedition against Egypt. This reason involved a man named...
Egyptian Claims About Cambyses’ Origin
The Egyptians, however, tell a different story about Cambyses. They claim that Cambyses actually belonged to them and say that he was the son...
King Amasis and the Persian Threat
Amasis was the Egyptian king against whom Cambyses, the son of Cyrus the Great, later led a military expedition. Cambyses ruled over a vast...
Leaving Buda and Traveling by Land
Leaving Buda, we continued our journey by land. On the way, we passed the mines of the King of Hungary’s Mint House, and then...
Visiting a Turkish Convent in Buda
During our stay in Buda, we had the opportunity to visit a Turkish convent. The prior, or superior, whose name was Julfapa, meaning “Father...
The City of Ojfen and Its Origins
The Germans call this city Ojfen, and some historians claim it was founded by Buda, the brother of Attila, the famous King of the...
From Patras to Corinth
A Journey Through the Currant Fields
A Scenic Journey Along the Gulf
The road from Patras to Corinth runs along the beautiful Gulf of Corinth. On...
Natural Wonders and Ancient Stories of Greece
The Cave from Homer’s Odyssey
Nearly every natural feature of Ithaca is mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. Even a stalactite cave on the island matches the...
The Beauty and Mythology of the Ionian Islands
A Landscape Full of Legends
The Ionian Islands are not only known for their natural beauty and pleasant climate but also for the legends and...
King Michael’s First Reign
A Modern Reformer
Michael, a member of the Obrenovitch family, became King of Servia and proved to be a wise and progressive leader. He was...
