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...
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...
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...
Norman West part 24
I know that no sooner hadst thou taken up the reins of government, than thou wast involved in many wars, and that now when...
What Was the Second Council of Nicaea
The Second Council of Nicaea (787 AD)
The Second Council of Nicaea was the seventh major meeting (or ecumenical council) of the Christian Church. It...
John of Nicomedia
A Church Writer During the Time of Constantine
John of Nicomedia was a priest (presbyter) in the Church of Nicomedia, located in Bithynia (in today’s...
St. Theopemptus of Nicomedia
A Brave Bishop During Persecution
St. Theopemptus was the Bishop of Nicomedia during the time of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire. He was...
Turkish Orders and Greek Bulgarian Bands
What the Turkish troops do is based on orders from Constantinople. However, it's difficult to figure out if the Greek and Bulgarian "bands" are...
Limited Aid for Rebuilding Villages
The Turkish government provided money to help rebuild the villages that were destroyed, but it was only about fifteen shillings per family. Many villagers...
The 1903 Uprising and the Attack on Smilevo
Mr. James McGregor, the former British Consul at Monastir, reported that during the 1903 uprising, Turkish soldiers, made up of eleven battalions and several...
