The Long War Between Lydia and Miletus
The war between the Lydians and the Milesians continued for eleven long years. During this time, the Milesians suffered greatly. Two especially severe attacks...
The Rise of Gyges and the Lydian Kingdom
When Gyges became king of Lydia, he acted quickly to show his power. Soon after taking the throne, he attacked the important Greek cities...
Croesus King of Lydia
Croesus was the son of Alyattes and was born in Lydia. He became one of the most powerful kings of his time. Croesus ruled...
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 taking of women from...
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 The Histories by Herodotus....
Early Settlement of the Balkans
The Slavs arrived in the Balkan Peninsula from the eastern regions of the Russian steppe during the 5th century. Over the next two and...
Geography and Natural Features
Bulgaria is a mountainous country with a variety of landscapes, including mountain slopes, plains, rivers, and a long coastline along the Black Sea. Its...
Geography of Bulgaria
Location and Borders
Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe. To the north, it is separated from Romania by the Danube River, which serves as a...
The Oversupply of Clergy
A simple calculation shows that in Greece there is roughly one priest for every two hundred people. This means the clerical profession is crowded,...
The King and His Faith
King George of Greece is a Protestant. He is the son of King Christian of Denmark, who was often called “the father-in-law of Europe.”...
