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The Romance of Chivalry
Many people have admired the history of chivalry for its fascinating stories and heroic ideals. Tales of knights performing brave deeds in splendid tournaments,...
The Desire for Liberty
The author of a late History of the Reign of Philip Augustus observes that the desire for freedom appeared in almost all countries around...
Prefatory Essay
The Role of Virtue and Vice in History
In the early centuries, the strict and disciplined life of the first monks, called cenobites, helped establish...
Thyateira and the Battle of Magnesia
Before the decisive Battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE, the Seleucid army camped in the area around Thyateira. This important battle was fought between...
Early Christian Churches in Pergamum
Archaeological excavations have revealed the remains of several church buildings in ancient Pergamum. These discoveries show that Christianity became well established in the city...
The Heresy of Balaam in Pergamum
It seems that, despite their faith in the new Christian religion, some believers in Pergamum were still following practices that St John considered dangerous....
Plagues and Resilience
The steady development of Anatolia during the Roman period faced serious challenges, but for a long time these were not enough to bring it...
Peace and Stability in the Roman Empire
Western Anatolia occupied a central position within the Roman Empire, far from dangerous frontier zones. Because of this, the region enjoyed the Pax Romana,...
Growth of Hellenistic Cities
During the Hellenistic period, many urban centers in western Anatolia experienced renewed energy and rapid growth. Cities such as Tralles, Magnesia on the Meander,...
The Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon
Among the harbours on the southern coast of Constantinople, the Harbour of Kaisarius and the Neorion at the Heptascalon occupy a special place in...
