Russo-Turkish War and the Treaty of San Stefano
The failure of the European powers to enforce the agreements of earlier conferences led Russia to declare war on the Ottoman Empire in 1877,...
Bulgarian Church Independence
During the 19th century, the Bulgarian national revival gained strength, especially in religion and culture. Bulgarians requested an independent national church because the Greek...
The Turkish Yoke
After the fall of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in 1393, Bulgaria came under Ottoman Turkish rule, which lasted nearly five centuries. The Ottoman Sultan,...
Abandonment of Laodicea
Laodicea was eventually abandoned due to earthquakes. Today, there are still impressive ruins in the city, including two Roman theaters, a large stadium, and...
The Letters to the Seven Churches A Lesson for the Church
In Revelation 2 through 3, we find the letters to the seven churches. Some people might want to skip these letters and move on...
The Church of Ephesus The Church That Lost Its Love
What a great week this has been! The world was surprised by what happened in Eastern Europe. New freedom has opened up there, and...
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...
The Vampire part 4
Finally after several hours, when the distance was becoming over-spread with a darker violet, so magically beautiful in the south, the mother reminded us...
