Gaulish fashion for trousers
Clothing varied by climate. The Roman toga was long gone except as a form of fancy dress for a very few. Tunic and cloak...
Alexandrian called John Philoponos
We have a good idea what Cosmas was attacking—that is, what drove him to say such ridiculous things. The leading philosopher in Alexandria was...
Euphrates River Fırat
Geographical Importance of the Euphrates River
The Euphrates River is an important geographical feature in both ancient and biblical texts.
The Euphrates flows through modern-day Iraq,...
Mount Ararat and the Ark
What Does Ararat Really Mean?
Bible scholars agree that the word Ararat actually means the Urartu region, which was a large area, not a specific...
Mount Ararat A Mountain of Mystery
Is Mount Ararat Really in the Bible?
Many people believe that Mount Ararat is where Noah’s Ark landed. But the Bible does not say this...
Greek Houses and Monuments
Embark on a historical journey starting at Cumhuriyet Square, strolling through Uzunqargi. Capture the charm of old Greek houses adorned with begonias. At the...
The Aromatic Breeze of Kas
Aromatic Atmosphere by the Mountains
In Kas, the air carries the sweet scent of thyme, thanks to the winds from the mountains. The low humidity...
Michael V Part 25
Book Five Notes
64. The Guardian of the Orphans was banished to the monastery of Monobatae. Cedrenus (749D) has a different account. According to him...
Michael V Part 24
49. When the executioner tried to tie him down, to prevent him moving at the moment of blinding, he said, ‘Look you. If you...
