For a recent lecture, I prepared a detailed chronology of Polycarp's life. The bishop of Smyrna was martyred in 155 CE, as recounted in...

A quick explanation of how scholars calculate ancient populations, and a discussion about the population of Ephesus.

The Asia Minor Research Center is pleased to announce a new study program in Turkey for people in the Majority World! Biblical Field...

Five days ago a 7.8 earthquake leveled cities in Turkey’s southeast region. The city of Antakya (ancient Syrian Antioch) lies is ruins....

Are you coming to Turkey and need to plan your trip? This post explains the main options and decisions you need to make in your planning.

Ignatius of Antioch was convicted in Antioch and then marched to his death in Rome around 115 AD. During his journey, several churches in...

Apart from a few Pauline letters, most documents in the New Testament do not provide sufficient information to determine exactly when...

A list of digital humanities projects about historical sites in Turkey.

In July 2022, I toured Asia Minor to research the sites of the Seven Churches of Revelation and other ancient cities. The trip lasted...

In advance of visiting Turkey and touring the seven churches of Revelation 2–3, some people want to read or study something. This is not...