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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...
Ephesus A Great Ancient City
Ephesus was a big and important city in ancient times, with about 200,000 people. An old writing found there called it "a most illustrious...
The Seven Churches of Asia
The Book of Revelation in the Bible is addressed to seven churches. All of these churches were located in Asia Minor, a region that...
A Visit to Studenitza Monastery
Finding Peace at the Monastery
Without trying to be overly pious, anyone can visit Studenitza Monastery and leave feeling a bit lighter in spirit. This...
A Monastic Retreat
The Dawn at the Monastery
As dawn broke over the Servian hills, a soft green light filled the sky, which was still dotted with stars...
Pythagoreans and the Quest for Celestial Harmony
Pythagoreans The Hearth of the Universe
The Pythagoreans introduced a groundbreaking non-geocentric system driven by moral and religious convictions. They envisioned the divine, symbolically known...
Historical Figures in Ancient Greece
Herodotus The Father of History
Life and Travels
Herodotus, hailed as the “father of history” by Cicero, was born in Dorian Halicarnassus (modern Bodrum). His participation...
Heraclitus
Authority, Contempt, and Political Context
Authority and Contempt
Heraclitus, rather than attributing his mindset to a psychological trait, should be seen as an extreme example of...
