Cambyses and His Acts of Disrespect
While Cambyses remained in Memphis, he committed many other violent and shocking acts. These outrages were directed not only against the Persians but also...
Croesus Advises the Persian King
After witnessing many cruel acts, Croesus the Lydian believed it was his duty to speak to King Cambyses. Croesus was no ordinary man. He...
Cambyses and the Test of Madness
Cambyses, the Persian king, became known not only for his power but also for his cruelty and unstable behavior. Many Persians whispered among themselves...
Croesus and the Expansion of the Lydian Empire
Over many years, King Croesus of Lydia greatly expanded his power. Step by step, he brought under his control almost all the peoples who...
The Death of Alyattes and His Offerings to Delphi
After ending the long and difficult war with the people of Miletus, King Alyattes ruled the land of Lydia for a total of fifty-seven...
Periander of Corinth and His Time
Periander, who warned Thrasybulus about the oracle, was the son of Cypselus and the ruler, or tyrant, of Corinth. He was one of the...
Changes to the Parakklesion
During Ottoman rule, the Turks removed two marble columns from the north side of the parakklesion and replaced them with a wide arch.
Restoration in...
The Loss of Pammakaristos
What was saved with great effort was soon lost again.
A Plan to Convert Churches (1584)
In 1584, less than 50 years after the last attempt,...
Christians in Constantinople After the Conquest
After the Ottoman conquest, the Christians who stayed in Constantinople faced constant danger. They made up about 40% of the population and were often...
The Marketplace in Ephesus
When the apostle John lived in Ephesus, the city had two main areas of activity. One was a government center on the hill to...
