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Ancient Corinth was a very important city among the Greek city-states, controlling a most of the communications and passage of trade ships and merchants in its heyday.

Corinth was home to many landmarks and monuments that proved historically significant from Ancient times through the Christian era.

Hungarian General, István Türr, who fought alongside Garibaldi in Italy, won the concession to build the Corinth Canal in Greece in 1881.

This Corinthian landmark's importance is clear, though questions surround the temple's extensive past, from worship to practical use in ancient times.

David Roberts adds politics and intrigue to his 1930s murder mystery - but the results are disappointing.

Running wooden cars pulled by animal or human power on a grooved granite road perhaps the ancient Greeks invented a railroad to carry ships overland.

Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise.

Discover the center of the ancient world at Delphi in Central Greece, with the Sanctuary of Apollo, an amphitheatre, a stadium and a museum filled with ancient treasure

Criterion released a new, carefully reconstructed version of "Mr. Arkadin" alongside the two other known English-language versions.

Self-portraits by French and German artists from the early 20th century feature the modernist sensibility of discontent with traditional European art.

From the days of the Barnstorming Era, there emerged perhaps the greatest combination daredevil, racing, showman pilot that ever lived

Canals as a method of travel and transport date back to 4,000 B.C. with the Babylonians. The idea was further refined by the Egyptians, Romans and Chinese.

Equipped with a strong ship and heroic crew, Jason sets off to fulfill his destiny, and get revenge. And with the aid of a powerful woman, he almost gets what he wants.

Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires.

In the 1880s, the liberal Greek Prime Minister, Trikoupis embarked on an ambitious program of modernization whose most enduring symbol is the Greek railway network.

Paul's first letter to the Corinthians was addressed to a church divided, dealing with the struggle for church unity that often characterizes local churches today.

General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.

History of the modern Games is full of names of medal winners in record times and distances. The Ancient Olympics abound with stories of equal prowess to today's athletes

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was a tomb built for Mausollos, a Persian governor, by his wife Artemisia II from 353 to 350 BC.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

Eight maps are on offer in Killzone 2's multiplayer, ranging from desert wastes to industrial compounds. Here is a brief overview of each map

The Baltimore Opera is encouraging a younger audience through discount tickets and exciting programming of less performed works mixed with the standard repertoire.

Mansfield Lovell was a West Point educated engineer whose career as a Confederate general was tarnished by losing the port city of New Orleans to Admiral David Farragut.

The deity of Jesus is a central tenet of the New Testament. Was Jesus really the Son of God? According to the Apostle Paul, the answer is clearly YES.

The name Atlantis if one nearly everyone has heard, but few know the history of the myth

The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.

Said to be the center of the world or the navel of the earth in ancient times, Delphi is a mystical site on Mt. Parnassus in Greece.

Dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city-state, the Parthenon represented a superb example of classical architecture and is still the iconic image of Greece.

Twenty-seven volumes of Civil War records published from 1865 to 1871 became so rare that these burial records were reprinted in the 1990s.

Fall is a great time to visit the guest cottage at Stillwaters Farm, which offers a rustic vacation opportunity a mere 90 miles from Memphis.

Black-figure vase painting was immensely popular and flourished from around 700 to 530 BC.

Medieval witches were more unusual than many may think. But once the witchcrazes took hold, they swept through Europe with a vengeance.

Modern Christians struggle with the words of Paul's epistle to the Romans advising them to be subject to civil authorities and pay taxes without opposition.

Snowshoeing racing is a growing winter sport with events held in Europe, the United States and Canada during a busy season from January to March.

Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King), a tragic Latin opera oratorio by Igor Stravinsky. Drama plot summary, character list, and other information.

This article discusses the strategy, tactics, and operations in Battle of Actium. This articles offers readers an assessment of the actions of the players involved.

The first Olympic Games were held from before 776 BC and adhered to a strict truce between rival nations throughout Greece.

The James-Younger Gang rose to prominence in a war torn Missouri after the Civil War and garnered public sympathy until Jesse's untimely death.

The end is inevitable for the glory days of the Athenian Agora.

Visit Nafplio to discover the Ancient Fortress of Akronafplio along with two Venetian Fortresses - Bourtzi in the harbour and Palamidi crowning the hilltop

After its first appearance in the seventh century B.C.E. the trireme rapidly became the main warship of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Even during tough economic times when it's a struggle just to pay bills, many religious leaders tell believers to pay ten percent of their income to the church.

What does the Bible say about the worship service? Should there be an order of worship or should churches have open participation with no script? What does the Bible say?

Ascetical theology emerged very early on in the Church when St. Anthony left the world around the year 270 A.D. to become a desert hermit and many followed him.

How much should a church pay a part time pastor? What guidelines should a church follow in calling a bivocational pastor? How much money should a part time pastor make?

Why is Easter celebrated? When was Easter first celebrated? What is the history of Easter? What is the meaning of Easter and its significance to Christianity?

Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.

Christians are to hold each other accountable for their behavior. Facing up to and dealing with problems is easier with the support of a friend.

Often Christians and their beliefs are misrepresented. This article will examine incorrect views of Jesus Christ and Christians and explain why these views are wrong.

Do you want to achieve massive church growth? Do you want a big church? Bill Easum and Bil Cornelius have written a book to show you how to "Go Big."