In 356 B.C.E., a man named Herostratus slipped into the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, Turkey, and set fire to its wooden roof, reducing much of the giant structure—which the Greek writer and physicist ...

Temples dedicated to respective Greek gods of the pantheon could be found in every corner of ancient Greece, but which was ...

I’ll begin with a little bit of history and mythology. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was a structure famous for its imposing size and for the works of ...

View of the Temple of Artemis, with the Acropolis behind, the Pactolus River in the foreground, and Bin Tepe in upper left.

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 ...