The Width of Egypt from the Coast to Heliopolis
From the Mediterranean coast inland as far as the city of Heliopolis, Egypt is wide and open. This part of the country is mostly...
Egyptian Knowledge and Human Affairs
When speaking about human knowledge and practical matters, the Egyptian priests gave accounts that were clear and agreed upon by all of them. According...
The Egyptians and Their Belief in Ancient Origins
For a long time, the Egyptians believed that they were the oldest people in the world. Before the reign of King Psammetichus, they were...
An Honor to American Opticians
Recognition from the Russian Emperor
Through the courtesy of Messrs. Alvan Clark & Sons, we are pleased to publish an extract from a letter written...
Edward Channing
The Latest Slides in the White Mountains
The White Mountains of New Hampshire have once again experienced significant landslides. The most notable recent event occurred...
The Berlin Congress and the Eastern Question
England’s Concerns and the Road to Berlin
In 1878, England, then governed by the Beaconsfield administration, could not quietly accept Russia gaining a dominant position...
Smyrna The Church of Suffering
In Christian writings, Smyrna represents "suffering." In the letter to the church in Smyrna, Jesus told them that He knew their sufferings and poverty....
Pergamum The Religious City
In the King James Bible, this city is called Pergamos, but in Turkey, it is called Pergamum, and that is the correct spelling.
Period of...
Pergamum’s Great Library and Temples
Pergamum was not only famous for its great temples, but it also had the greatest library in the pagan world. The library had over...
Roots of Pharmacy
Recording Centuries of Medical Wisdom
In the times of Roman imperial power and culture, scholars started documenting all the medical knowledge gathered through years of...
