Saksagan

A Blend of History and Beauty The church at Studenitza Monastery is a mix of marble and whitewash, filled with precious relics and colorful decorations....

An Ancient Land of Craftsmen and Culture Ancient Phrygia, located in the western part of the Anatolian plateau, held a rich history shaped by skilled...

A Tapestry of History Anatolia, the cradle of civilizations, bears witness to a rich tapestry of historical events and cultural contributions. This compilation highlights key...

A Blend of Anatolian Heritage The Lydian language, belonging to the New Anatolian languages, unfolds a linguistic tale shaped by the aftermath of the Hittite...

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...

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...

Unity in Diversity The Great Truth of Unity Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, asserted the great truth that ‘All things are one.’ However, this unity embraces difference,...

Struggles and Expansion John Hyrcanus I Maintaining Power and Expanding Territories John Hyrcanus I (134-104), the Maccabean ruler, faced challenges to secure his crown. He first...

Western Frontiers and Client Kingdoms Mithradates II faced challenges on the western frontiers, quelling rebellions in Iraq and Charax. He appointed Tigranes as the vassal...

Challenge from the Scythians Following Antiochus VII’s defeat, the Parthians faced new challenges from Scythian raids into Iran. In response, Phraates, utilizing Greek captives from...