The menorah became employed as a Jewish symbol sometime in the 3rd century, so far three have been found in ancient Ephesus which had a flourishing Jewish community. Once considered the official ...

As Daniel and I explored Ephesus, we felt like modern-day adventurers uncovering history and mystery. The vibrant streets and markets merged past and present, creating unforgettable experiences. Join ...

His throne is at least a millennium old. Its smooth marbled surface provides a cool respite from the heat of the day while it rises above the fray, providing a lofty perch to survey his dominion. His ...

Over the centuries, a succession of empires—Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and, finally, Ottoman—ruled over the city of Ephesus. Yet no matter how many times it changed hands, the city remained one ...

If anything exists that could possibly upstage the pleasure of a pilgrimage to Ephesus, the most extensively and miraculously intact ruins of any ancient city in Europe, it's that most imperious of ...

My summer was full of ruin. Well, ruins, that is. After writing about Pompeii two weeks ago, let me now introduce you to a little ancient gem called Ephesus. Better known as Efes in Turkey, Ephesus is ...

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