Struggles in the Maccabean Kingdom
Salome Alexandra’s Rule (76-67 B.C.
After the death of Alexander Jannaeus, his wife Salome Alexandra took charge of the Maccabean kingdom. Their son, John Hyrcanus...
The Rise of the Parthians
Revolt and Formation of the Parthian State
In 255 B.C., Diodotus, the satrap of Bactria, rebelled against Seleucid rule, establishing an Indo-Greek kingdom in Afghanistan....
Jewish Sects and Antiochus’s Oppression
Emergence of Jewish Sects
At this juncture, the Jewish community divides into two major sects of the New Testament era: the Pharisees, representing the fundamentalist...
Roman Intervention and Antiochus IV’s Reign
Antiochus’s Ambitions Unravel
Antiochus, having aligned with Philip solely for Egypt, sought to revive old Seleucid claims in Ionia and Thrace. To appease Rhodes, he...
Embracing Nature’s Challenges
The GOLDOSK Adventure
Crocuses Smiling Under the Rain!
Would you continue walking on muddy mountain paths even if dark rain-loaded clouds covered the sky, and a...
From a Sunday Stroll to Nature Enthusiasts
The GOLDOSK Journey
A delightful Sunday morning in the spring of 2010 marked the beginning of a new venture for a friend and me. We...
Qatar’s Journey
A Hub for Education and Shopping
Becoming a Center of Science…
The government of Qatar has put tremendous effort into transforming Doha into a prominent education...
Istanbul Private Tours Mevlevi
Enigmatic Istanbul is an endless story. It’s the story of Istanbul’s many names, the story of settling the city, ‘Opposite the blind’. Although these...
Guided Istanbul Tour Dervishes
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Private Istanbul Tours
A lot has been said and written about Istanbul. Still, the city is an endless source of information. It’s definitely worth trying getting to...
