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The Story of Sigismund a Former Slave
In Thessaly, I met a man named Sigismund, whose life story deeply affected me. He had been a slave to several masters and had...
Night Watch and the Use of Dogs
In many towns, the people follow a particular custom for safety. At night, they drive all the dogs out of the town. By doing...
Crime and Safety Measures for Travelers
Although robbery is severely punished in these regions, it is still often committed. Gypsies, in particular, are believed to be well practiced in this...
A Natural Gate Through the Rocks
Our journey led us through a remarkable passage cut directly through the rocks, shaped like a great natural gate. A small river also flowed...
Arrival at Momjler (Toli)
After leaving the hills behind us, we traveled through a wide and open plain country until we reached Momjler, also called Toli. This was...
The Mountains Between Serbia and Macedonia
The hills that lie between Serbia and Macedonia are part of Mount Haemus, a great mountain range known by several names. Many writers believe...
Patriarch Evtimi and the Late Medieval Period
One of the most important cultural figures of medieval Bulgaria was Patriarch Evtimi of Tarnovo. He lived during the final years of the Second...
The Beginnings of Bulgarian Culture and Language
In the year 893, the Bulgarians officially adopted the Slavic language as their state and church language. This language later became known as Old...
The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1961–1965)
The Fourth Five-Year Plan covered the years from 1961 to 1965. It was closely connected to the long-term General Perspective Plan, which set economic...
Sparta Ancient and Modern
The Modern Town
South of Olympia, near the end of the Peloponnesian peninsula, stands the modern town of Sparta. It remains the capital of the...
