Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
In the U.S., the idea elicited enthusiasm among conservative Christians who hoped that the Jews’ return to Israel would help hasten the end times, when they believed Christ would return. Within a few ...
Smithsonian Magazine23h
Two Great Empires Traded for Financial Gain and Achieved a Brilliant Cultural Exchange as Well
A new show illuminates the rich artistic wonders that arose out of the 400 years of commerce between the Republic of Venice ...
Greek Reporter2d
Greek Revolution Altered Ottoman Empire’s Governance, New Study Finds
A new study reveals how the Greek Revolution reshaped the Ottoman Empire's governance and deepened surveillance of non-Muslim ...
Greek Reporter5d
The Overlooked Russia-Turkey War That Helped Greece Pave Its Way to Independence
The Battle of Adrianople during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 played a crucial yet overlooked role in Greece's fight for ...
Ottoman Empire's religious 'tolerance' was another form of control, findings suggest
Population surveillance. The carrying of identification while traveling. Add to that the public presence of diverse religions ...
EurekAlert!6d
Ottoman Empire’s religious ‘tolerance’ another form of control
An Osaka Metropolitan University historian has found that the Ottoman Empire’s seeming religious tolerance stemmed from ...
The Armenian Weekly7d
Humanity in the face of horror: Yazidi efforts to protect Armenians
During the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, the Yazidi community played a crucial but often overlooked role in ...
Greek City Times10d
Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day
Each year on March 25, Greeks worldwide celebrate Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of the 1821 uprising ...
CounterPunch13d
The Endless Russian-Turkish-Crimean Wars
This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...
Worth Playing14d
'Escape the Mad Empire' Comes To Steam Early Access In April - Trailer
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Escape The Mad Empire is a rogue-like dungeon-crawling game where you control a party ...
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Northern Edge of the Roman Empire - Vindolanda Documentary
Kings and Generals remakes its animated documentary on the rise of the Ottoman Empire, covering key battles, conquests, and challenges against Byzantines, Serbians, and crusaders as they expand ...