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Entering Serbia from Budapest
About an hour before we crossed the border from Budapest into Serbia, an officer wearing a bright and flashy uniform decorated with scarlet fabric...
A Heated Argument in the Palace
During the tense meeting between the Serbian royal couple and the cabinet ministers, King Alexander suddenly lost his temper. Interrupting the conversation, he shouted...
A Surprise Visit to the Palace
One day, the entire Serbian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mr. Vuitsch, decided to visit the royal palace at an unusual hour. Their purpose...
Hardworking and Skilled Peasants
Strong, Active, and Intelligent People
Bulgarian peasants are known for being hardworking, clever, and intelligent. Both men and women are usually physically strong and capable...
Artistic Traditions of Bulgarian Peasants
Beautiful Embroidery and Handicrafts
The Bulgarian peasants, especially the women, are very artistic. They are known for their beautiful embroidery work, which they use to...
The Jewish Community in Bulgaria
Historical Background
The Jewish population in Bulgaria is quite large, especially in the cities. Most of them are descendants of Jews expelled from Spain during...
The Gates of the Theodosian Walls
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople had a total of ten main gates and several smaller entrances called posterns. These openings were essential for the...
Evidence from the Final Siege
Was There Water in the Moat?
One of the most important questions about the moat of Constantinople is whether it was filled with water—especially during...
Was the Moat Always Filled with Water?
Some historical writers described the moat of Constantinople as always filled with water, giving the city the appearance of being surrounded by the sea....
Euphrates River Fırat
Geographical Importance of the Euphrates River
The Euphrates River is an important geographical feature in both ancient and biblical texts.
The Euphrates flows through modern-day Iraq,...
