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The Town of Ghremnitz
Ghremnitz is a small town with large suburbs. It is famous for its high location, and St. John’s Church nearby is thought to stand...
Observing Sulphur and Mineral Vapors
During my visit to the hot baths, I noticed something very interesting about the mineral deposits. In many areas above the baths, where the...
Discovering Vitriol in the Mines
During my travels in the mines near Schemnitz, I learned about natural vitriol, which forms in lumps and is pure and ready to use....
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...
The Desertion of Phanes
There was another important reason, separate from all others, that helped lead to the Persian expedition against Egypt. This reason involved a man named...
Egyptian Claims About Cambyses’ Origin
The Egyptians, however, tell a different story about Cambyses. They claim that Cambyses actually belonged to them and say that he was the son...
King Amasis and the Persian Threat
Amasis was the Egyptian king against whom Cambyses, the son of Cyrus the Great, later led a military expedition. Cambyses ruled over a vast...
The City of Bresburg and Its Names
Location and Historical Importance
Bresburg, also known in older writings as Posonium, Bosonium, or Bifonium, and by some scholars identified with the ancient Flexum, is...
