Ararat Urartu
Urartu Kingdom and Mount Ararat
Urartu was the name of a kingdom that existed in the 8th and 7th centuries BC, located near the east...
The Euphrates River in Prophetic Texts
The Euphrates as a Boundary of Time
In the Bible, the Euphrates River is sometimes used to mark the end of times, especially in first-century...
Exploring Bergama’s Treasures
Temples, Museums, and Ancient Altars
Kizil Avlu (Serapis Temple) A Marvel in Red Bricks
Built in 244 A.C. by Roman Emperor Hadrianus as an offering to...
Discovering Bergama
Where History Unfolds
Bergama’s Historical Tapestry
Bergama, known as the cradle of psychotherapy and the birthplace of parchment, welcomes visitors with a rich history that once...
Dive into Kas
An Underwater Wonderland
World-Class Diving Schools
Ka§ proudly stands as one of the world’s premier diving centers, hosting 13 schools with dedicated and reliable trainers. Diving...
In matters of government and religion
In matters of government and religion, Alexandria did what it needed to do to remain on good terms with Constantinople, if always with reservations....
Alexandria never forgot that across the Mediterranean
Alexandria never forgot that across the Mediterranean and up through the Aegean lay the path to Constantinople—a city we will visit in later pages....
Like Dioscoros the Apiones
The emergence of this kind of superrich family subtly undermined imperial authority. They were no longer one of several dividing up the power in...
Ellatzbaas launched his invasion from Ethiopia
Then Ellatzbaas launched his invasion from Ethiopia, beginning with a solemn Mass in Axum cathedral, followed by the blessing of a fleet of seventy...
