Vendettas in Southern Greece
Arcadia and Laconia Lands of Tradition
In the provinces of Arcadia, long thought of as a land of peace and happiness, and in Laconia, the...
Crime and Violence in Modern Greece
High Murder Rates
Visitors to Greece are often surprised by the high number of murders reported in the country. Many find the statistics hard to...
Newspapers and Public Opinion in Athens
Abundance of Newspapers
Athens has more newspapers than many other cities. There are daily newspapers, weekly publications, and occasional journals. Some are not intended mainly...
The Congress of Berlin and Its Decisions
After signing the Congress of Berlin Treaty, Prince Bismarck and Lord Beaconsfield believed they had successfully changed history and ensured peace in Europe.
Unforeseen Forces...
Bulgaria Declares Independence
On October 5, the governments of Britain, France, and Russia were shocked by secret messages from Bulgaria. At 11:00 AM, Prince Ferdinand announced that...
The Deesis in the Apse
The Deesis composition in the apse features Christ, called the "Most Benevolent," with Theotokos (Mary) on the left and John the Baptist on the...
The White Stone with a Secret Name
Jesus promises a white stone with a secret name written on it. In the Roman world, white stones were used to show special favor...
Constantine’s Influence on the Church
Constantine, the Roman Emperor, was not really a true Christian. Even though he claimed to be Christian, he still kept many pagan practices. These...
The Second Problem The Error of the Nicolaitans
The second major problem in the church at Pergamum was the influence of the Nicolaitans. While we don’t know everything about this group, the...
The Power of First Love
When John Newton realized that Jesus had forgiven him, he couldn’t believe it. It felt too wonderful to him. He wrote in his famous...
