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A Day in the Serbian Parliament
Prime Minister’s Aspirations
M. Stoyanovitch clasped his hands together and sighed. He spoke about having a majority of twenty-four or thirty, calling it a “small majority.” He looked up at the ceiling as if imagining...
Observations from the Serbian Parliament
Notable Speeches
During my time in the Serbian Parliament, I witnessed two notable speeches. The first was by M. Nicholas Pashitch, the Leader of the Opposition. He was an elderly man with a long beard...
The Serbian Parliament House
Overview of Parliament Activities
In the Serbian Parliament, ministers earn a salary of 12,000 francs each year, while the Prime Minister receives an additional 6,000 francs. Although 750 pounds a year may not seem like...
The Apostle Paul
A Journey of Faith and Conversion
Among the apostles, Paul stands out as an extraordinary traveler, navigating the challenges of the ancient world to spread the new faith. His remarkable journeys, marked by endurance and...
Anatolian Milestones
A Tapestry of History
Anatolia, the cradle of civilizations, bears witness to a rich tapestry of historical events and cultural contributions. This compilation highlights key moments, inventions, and influences that have shaped Anatolia over the...
Lydian Language
A Blend of Anatolian Heritage
The Lydian language, belonging to the New Anatolian languages, unfolds a linguistic tale shaped by the aftermath of the Hittite Empire’s fall and the subsequent Indo-European settlement in Asia Minor.
Anatolian...
Galen’s Philosophical Insights
Pneuma: The Universal Spirit
Drawing from his philosophical studies, Galen concluded that various bodily functions were influenced by the Pneuma, or universal spirit. He envisioned the pneuma as a fine, spirit-like substance that flowed through...
Understanding Human Temperaments
Galen’s Insights
Four Basic Human Temperaments
Building upon Hippocrates’ theory of the four humours, Galen proposed the concept of four basic human temperaments, each linked to the dominance of one of the humours. These temperaments were:
Sanguinicus...
Doctor of Gladiators
Galen’s Medical Journey
Early Medical Journey
After initially studying philosophy, especially Aristotle, Galen shifted his focus to medicine at the age of seventeen. Traveling through Greece, Asia Minor, and Palestine, he honed his skills and became...
