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Sovietization of Bulgaria
On 4 December 1947, Bulgaria's Grand National Assembly, where the Bulgarian Communist Party held an absolute majority, adopted the "Constitution of the People's Republic...
A Talented but Unstable Young Man
Cyril Vaciloff was known to be a bright student, a strong public speaker, and a person with literary skills. However, he was also restless,...
Suspicious Role of Cyril Vaciloff
Several facts make it clear that Cyril Vaciloff either intended or expected to be the main person involved in negotiating Miss Stone’s release. However,...
Shock and Fear Spread Across Bulgaria and the U.S.
While Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka were held captive, news of their kidnapping caused great alarm in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria,...
Ride to Discover A Journey with Eyes Wide Open
A Call from a Friend
The phone rings. You see it's Mehmet. You answer quickly — they’re already on their way. You decide to meet...
Hidden Valley A Peaceful Escape in Nature
Hidden Valley is a relaxing and scenic place where visitors can enjoy nature, great food, and beautiful views. The owner, Seylan, used old railway...
Didyma The Sacred Temple of Apollo
Didyma is not a city, but an ancient temple located south of Miletus. Even though it's not large, it is one of the most...
A Night in the Monastery
I had gone to the monastery hoping to have a peaceful, cool night’s sleep. However, despite my room being high up, the night was...
Stanimika Village and the Journey to the Monastery
We reached a small, dirty village called Stanimika. It was home to Greeks who made wine and silk, but spent most of their time...
The Pomaks Bulgarian Muslims
I personally believe that the Pomaks are not a separate ethnic group but are Bulgarians whose ancestors changed their religion.
The Character of Bulgarians
As I...