The Return from Exile
In the eleventh year of their exile, the family of Pisistratus decided the time had come to return to Athens. They set sail from...
The Marriage of Pisistratus and Its Hidden Problem
After Pisistratus regained control of Athens, he honored his agreement with Megacles by marrying his daughter. This marriage was meant to strengthen the political...
The Fall of Pisistratus
After a short time, the supporters of Megacles and the followers of Lycurgus decided to set aside their rivalry. They joined forces with one...
Hermits and Eccentrics of Athens
The Hermit on the Temple of Jupiter
A long time ago, a hermit chose to live on top of the columns of the Temple of...
Education in Greece
Literacy and Schooling
Although Greece has not conducted a recent census, estimates based on young men entering the army suggest that about thirty percent of...
Crime and Prison in Greece
Prison Life and Public Opinion
In Greece, people who have served a term for murder do not carry a social stigma. In fact, it is...
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
In this part of the Bible, we focus on the church, which is also known as the body of Christ. Jesus loved the church...
The Cave of St. Paul
Introduction to the Cave
The Cave of St. Paul, also known as Kryphi Panaya (which means “Hidden Virgin”), is a small cave located on the...
Rome’s Ascendancy in the East
The Second Mithradatic War (83-81 B.C.)
The conflict unfolded as Roman general Lucius Licinius Murena initiated an invasion of Pontus, ultimately facing defeat. In 74...
