The nun who lived in chains: First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem
Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted.
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Türkiye's 2,000-year-old Roman bath reopens after restoration
The 2,000-year-old Roman bath located in Sarıkaya, a district of Türkiye's Yozgat, stands out as an exceptional example of ...
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Byzantium and the Emergence of Muslim-Turkish Anatolia
The Battle of Manzikert was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk ... the Byzantium and the emergence of Muslim-Turkish Anatolia will be presented by Dean Kalymniou on Thursday ...
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An Ancient Roman Mosaic Was Just Found Covering The Floors Of A Massive Villa In Turkey
Back in 2010, archaeologists excavating a site in the Turkish city of Kayseri uncovered remnants of a late Roman and early Byzantine residence laid with an ornate mosaic floor. It was a remarkable ...
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Akritai, the Soldiers Tasked with Guarding the Eastern Border of the Byzantine Empire
we mentioned the Akritai (or Akritoi), a group of light infantry soldiers who guarded the eastern frontiers of the Byzantine Empire and were recruited from the peasants of the border provinces. Today, ...