A TALE OF TWO PROPHECIES

            In 480 B.C., Athens learned that a huge Persian army and fleet were coming to get revenge for the Battle of Marathon. The chances of defeating the Persians were small. Many Greek city-states gave “earth and water” symbolizing surrendering to Persian control. It was that or be sacked. Some Read more…

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…