The Journey to Delphi
Routes to Delphi
Traveling to Delphi in ancient times was not an easy task. From Thebes, one could go westward on a difficult journey that...
Demosthenes Life and Death
Early Life and Career
Demosthenes was the son of a wealthy furniture-dealer in Athens. Born into privilege, he received a good education and later became...
Socrates Life and Trial
Early Life and Background
Socrates was born in Athens in 469 B.C. His father was a sculptor, and Socrates himself also learned this craft. For...
A Night in the Monastery
I had gone to the monastery hoping to have a peaceful, cool night’s sleep. However, despite my room being high up, the night was...
Stanimika Village and the Journey to the Monastery
We reached a small, dirty village called Stanimika. It was home to Greeks who made wine and silk, but spent most of their time...
The Pomaks Bulgarian Muslims
I personally believe that the Pomaks are not a separate ethnic group but are Bulgarians whose ancestors changed their religion.
The Character of Bulgarians
As I...
Assos and Troy
Just beyond the “Museum of Olive Oil” at Kazdagı, several historical sites beckon for exploration. One of the most significant among them is Assos,...
Shining the Gems
Shining the Gems, One by One…
Mugla Houses are renowned for their courtyard entrances, known as the “Lamb Door,” adorned with lacelike canopies and wooden...
Letter from the Governor
Transforming Cities with Visionary Leadership
Farewell to Mardin’s Reformer
When M. Temel Kogaklar, the recent Governor of Mugla, concluded his term in Mardin, where he had...
Alexandria Antioch and Constantinople
In a few cities, the more authoritarian and centralized future began to be enacted. The great cities of the east—Alexandria, Antioch, and Constantinople, and...
