From Raab to St. Martinsberg
When traveling from Raab, the town of St. Martinsberg soon comes into view. It is a handsome town and a strong fortress, built on...
Suspicion and the Fall of a Turkish Governor
The Bassa (or Pasha) of the region had grown too familiar and friendly with the neighboring governor of Komar. Because of this closeness, he...
Ancient Roman Tombs and Their Inscriptions
The First Tomb
On the cover of this tomb were the letters D. M., which stand for Dis Manibus, meaning “To the spirits of the...
St. Theopemptus of Nicomedia
A Brave Bishop During Persecution
St. Theopemptus was the Bishop of Nicomedia during the time of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire. He was...
What Was the Second Council of Nicaea
The Second Council of Nicaea (787 AD)
The Second Council of Nicaea was the seventh major meeting (or ecumenical council) of the Christian Church. It...
John of Nicomedia
A Church Writer During the Time of Constantine
John of Nicomedia was a priest (presbyter) in the Church of Nicomedia, located in Bithynia (in today’s...
Edirne a Historical Crossroads
Edirne, situated at the confluence of the Tunca and Meric rivers, has played a crucial role as a transit point on the East-West road...
Sultan Bayezid II Complex
Sultan Bayezid II, while preparing for the conquest of Kili and Akkerman, established the Sultan Bayezid II Complex on May 23, 1484. This complex...
Edirne’s Remarkable Bridges
The bridges of Edirne, inspiring folk songs and standing as significant structures in the town, are remarkable. Many stone bridges span the Tunca River,...
Tree of the holy books
The olive oil tree is the tree of the holy books
“Since the era of the Prophet Noah, the olive oil tree is the tree...
