Saksagan
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...
The Tombs of Mycenae
The Beehive Tomb
One of the most remarkable monuments at Mycenae is the tomb often linked with King Agamemnon, the legendary leader of the Greeks...
The Pass of Thermopylae
Geography and Strategic Importance
The pass of Thermopylae is a narrow gorge or ravine between two wooded hills. Its strategic advantages were clear in ancient...
Istanbul Palaces and Kasirs
Dolmabahce Palace
Sultan Abdulmecit moved his court from Topkapi Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1855.
The palace that was built in showy style called Sekerci Style,...
Political Goals of the Macedonian Committee
One of the main reasons behind the kidnapping of Miss Stone was political. The Macedonian Committee wanted to draw attention from European nations to...
