Ancient Smyrna: The History and Legacy of the Influential Greek City in Anatolia

Smyrna was one of the various cities that enjoyed brief yet important periods of influence in which they spawned important dynasties, were the scenes of history-changing battles, and were the sites of great advances in philosophy, science, and economics. However, despite the fact it endured in influence for more than 2,000 years, Smyrna never truly gained the reputation of better-known locales in the ancient world.

Located on the west coast of what is today the nation-state of Turkey, at i...