Saksagan
The Story of the Two Coffins
The Exquisite Coffins
At Studenitza Monastery, there are two coffins that hold great significance. The first coffin is made of black wood and features beautiful...
The Apostle Paul
A Journey of Faith and Conversion
Among the apostles, Paul stands out as an extraordinary traveler, navigating the challenges of the ancient world to spread...
Pioneer in Ancient Philosophy and Mathematics
Thales of Miletus
Thales of Miletus, a renowned figure in ancient Greece, made significant contributions to philosophy and mathematics. While some of his ideas were...
Thales of Miletus
A Multifaceted Mind in Ancient Greece
Thales of Miletus, a prominent figure in ancient Greece around 585 B.C.E., stood out as a statesman, engineer, astronomer,...
Deciphering Cosmos
Early Greek Efforts to Grasp Celestial Movements
Introduction
From the discovery of Sirius by Egyptian farmers heralding the annual Nile flood to civilizations around the Mediterranean,...
Ionian Revolution
Navigating the Skies with Thales of Miletus
Introduction
In the early migrations around 11th century BCE, many Greeks settled along the Turkish coast, engaging in cultural...
Celestial Views in Ancient Greece
Insights from Homer and Hesiod
Introduction
Homer, renowned for his epic tales of war and long journeys, provides subtle glimpses into the Greek understanding of the...
Parthian Prosperity and Eastern Challenges
Parthian Rule in Seleucia
Seleucia, the key commercial center of Iraq, thrived even more under the Parthians than it did under the Seleucids. In the...
Maccabean Struggles and Parthian Rise
Jonathan’s Leadership and Tragedy
Both Alexander I and Demetrius II sought allies, leading to favorable peace terms with the Maccabees. Jonathan became the civil and...
Parthian Expansion and Seleucid Decline
Seleucus II’s Eastern Campaign
Initially, the Seleucids were preoccupied with challenges in the west. Around 232 or 231 B.C., Seleucus II ventured eastward to quell...
