The Death of King Candaules
When night came, everything was ready for the attack. Gyges knew that there was no way back. He understood that […]
Gyges Has No Way to Escape
Gyges now found himself trapped. He did not agree with the king’s command, but he could not escape it. He
King Candaules and His Pride
Candaules was the king of Lydia, and he was deeply in love with his wife. He believed that she was
Croesus King of Lydia
Croesus was the son of Alyattes and was born in Lydia. He became one of the most powerful kings of
The Persian View of the Conflict with Greece
According to the Persians, the early disputes between Asia and Greece were small and personal. These early events involved the
Ancient Conflicts Between Greeks and Eastern Peoples
Ancient writers often tried to explain why great wars happened between nations. One of the most famous explanations comes from
Important Cities Connected to Biblical and Ancient History
Many cities mentioned in the Bible and ancient historical writings played an important role in religion, trade, and culture. Several
The Cities Where Paul Preached
During his missionary journeys, the Apostle Paul traveled through many important cities of the ancient world. These cities were centers
Pauls Journey to Rome
Paul’s journey to Rome is described in Acts 27:1–28:31. After Paul appealed to Caesar, Governor Festus ordered that he be
Pauls Transfer to Caesarea
Paul’s time in Caesarea is recorded in Acts 23:31–26:32. After learning about the plot against Paul’s life in Jerusalem, the