Crusades

Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel, possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.

On the surface, the First Crusade looks like something with a simple cause – the hatred of one religious group for another. In reality, the causes were far more complex. A wide range of factors led to Pope Urban II’s call to arms in 1095, and to the eagerness of men to follow his lead.

A Violent Society

The green cedar tree at the center of Lebanon's flag is a symbol connecting the Eastern Mediterranean state with its ancient past.

One of the most productive periods in the history of the region from Iran to Anatolia in modern Turkey corresponds to the rule of the Seljuks and their immediate successors, from 1038 to 1307. 

Mount Athos Area tourism might soon be strengthened by marriages. Specifically, an event which took place in Beirut, Lebanon, named “Wedding Folies” appeals to the orthodox Christians in the country (about 50% of the populace), and invites them to get married and spend their honeymoons in Greece.

After Ahmed Merabet, a French policeman, was killed outside the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris last week, his brother Malek said: "My brother was Muslim and he was killed by two terrorists, by two false Muslims. Islam is a religion of peace and love."

The Last Battle Of the King historical reenactment event will take place on November 8 in the Asparuhov park in Bulgaria's coast city of Varna.

Artistic director of the 22nd edition of the Sighisoara Medieval Festival, Liviu Pancu, on Sunday told AGERPRES that the event, which this year unfurled under the motto "Jacques de Molay - 700 years of chivalry" was a success, which means the actors took their reward of "smiles and applause."