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Public Appearances of the Grand Signior
requent Sightings of the Sultan
It was not difficult to catch a sight of the Grand Signior at this place, because he often appeared in...
Xerxes and the Entrance into Thessaly
Xerxes’ Survey of the Land
During the famous expedition against the Greeks, Xerxes intended to enter Thessaly by this route. According to Herodotus, Xerxes sailed...
Great Military Feats on Mount Olympus
Roman Strategy and Clever Deception
The fires that were lit on Mount Olympus were meant to deceive the enemy. By this act, it was believed...
Religious Assemblies in Different Egyptian Cities
In the cities of Heliopolis and Buto, religious assemblies are held mainly for one purpose: to offer sacrifices to the gods. These gatherings are...
The Feast of Isis at Busiris
The ceremonies held in honor of Isis at the city of Busiris have already been described, but they deserve further explanation because of their...
Egyptian Influence on Greek Religious Practices
The Egyptians were the first people to introduce formal religious gatherings such as solemn assemblies, sacred processions, and spoken prayers to the gods, often...
From Raab to St. Martinsberg
When traveling from Raab, the town of St. Martinsberg soon comes into view. It is a handsome town and a strong fortress, built on...
Suspicion and the Fall of a Turkish Governor
The Bassa (or Pasha) of the region had grown too familiar and friendly with the neighboring governor of Komar. Because of this closeness, he...
Ancient Roman Tombs and Their Inscriptions
The First Tomb
On the cover of this tomb were the letters D. M., which stand for Dis Manibus, meaning “To the spirits of the...
Excavations at Old Corinth
The Modern Village
Today, the site of ancient Corinth is occupied by a small village of about fifty or sixty houses. The village includes a...
