Cyrus the Great

ZOPYRUS

                Here is a story from Herodotus.  In the 6th Century B.C., the city of Babylon rebelled against Persian rule.  When Darius I approached the city to restore control, the city gates were closed to him and he had to begin a siege of the city.  The Babylonians were confident Read more…

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JUDGMENT DAY FOR CROESUS

                The great Athenian lawmaker Solon once went to visit the richest man in the world –  King Croesus of Lydia.  Croesus lived in a beautiful palace and wanted to show off his wealth to his visitor.  After a tour of the palace and several sumptuous meals, Croesus was expecting Read more…

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