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A Visit to Studenitza Monastery
Finding Peace at the Monastery
Without trying to be overly pious, anyone can visit Studenitza Monastery and leave feeling a bit lighter in spirit. This...
A Monastic Retreat
The Dawn at the Monastery
As dawn broke over the Servian hills, a soft green light filled the sky, which was still dotted with stars...
The Apostle Paul
A Journey of Faith and Conversion
Among the apostles, Paul stands out as an extraordinary traveler, navigating the challenges of the ancient world to spread...
Pioneer in Ancient Philosophy and Mathematics
Thales of Miletus
Thales of Miletus, a renowned figure in ancient Greece, made significant contributions to philosophy and mathematics. While some of his ideas were...
Thales of Miletus
A Multifaceted Mind in Ancient Greece
Thales of Miletus, a prominent figure in ancient Greece around 585 B.C.E., stood out as a statesman, engineer, astronomer,...
Galen’s Philosophical Insights
Pneuma: The Universal Spirit
Drawing from his philosophical studies, Galen concluded that various bodily functions were influenced by the Pneuma, or universal spirit. He envisioned...
Understanding Human Temperaments
Galen’s Insights
Four Basic Human Temperaments
Building upon Hippocrates’ theory of the four humours, Galen proposed the concept of four basic human temperaments, each linked to...
Doctor of Gladiators
Galen’s Medical Journey
Early Medical Journey
After initially studying philosophy, especially Aristotle, Galen shifted his focus to medicine at the age of seventeen. Traveling through Greece,...
Rise and Decline of Caria through History
Extent of Carian Territory
At its zenith, Caria’s territory stretched from present-day Lake Bafa in the north to Lake Köycegiz east of Marmaris in the...
Mystery of Ancient Caria
Origins of Caria
In ancient times, the coastal and inland regions of Asia Minor were organized into provinces with uncertain origins, shaped by indigenous populations...
