Saksagan
Calligraphy The Dance of Pen and Ink
Calligraphy The Dance of Pen and Ink
In a historical encounter, Sheikh Hamdullah meets Beyazid II, then the governor of Amasya, and is tasked with...
Entry Restrictions at the Golden Gate
In the tradition of the old Roman Empire, only emperors were allowed to pass through the Golden Gate during triumphal celebrations. Even the most...
The Golden Gate and Imperial Ceremonies
In the time of the Byzantine Empire, the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) was more than just a part of the city walls. It was...
Enchanting Sanliurfa
City of Inns and Markets
Sanliurfa holds the distinction of being the Turkish city with the highest number of inns and covered markets, known for...
The Troubling Reign of King Alexander
King Alexander of Serbia is a deeply flawed ruler, and his reign is considered disgraceful. His appearance suggests a troubled individual, almost as if...
The Troubled Reign of Milan and the Rise of Alexander
For many years during the reign of King Milan of Serbia, domestic troubles and scandals within the royal court became a subject of gossip...
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,...
