For almost a century, the Octagon tomb in Ephesus has had archaeologists convinced it was the final resting place of Queen Arsinoe, younger sister of […]
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The Mysterious Woman in the Octagon
Anyone who knows me is likely aware that I’m fascinated by Cleopatra’s younger sister, Arsinoe (Ahr-sin-oh-WAY). So could there be a better way to start […]
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Church, Mosque, or Museum? The storied life of Hagia Sophia.
Its name in Greek means “Holy Wisdom”. It’s the most visited cultural landmark in Turkey, receiving over three million visitors each year. The Hagia Sophia […]