Saksagan
King Michael’s First Reign
A Modern Reformer
Michael, a member of the Obrenovitch family, became King of Servia and proved to be a wise and progressive leader. He was...
Karageorge Builds a New Servia
After successfully driving out the Turks, Karageorge (Black George) established a liberal monarchy in Servia. He knew that he lacked formal education and experience,...
Understanding the Political Situation in Servia
To understand the current political situation in Servia (now known as Serbia), we need to look back at the country’s history. Servia has long...
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 Importance of the Golden Gate Inscription
The inscription on the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) is very important because it provides historical clues about the gate’s origin and purpose. The inscription...
The Mystery of the Golden Gate Inscription
For many years, people believed that the famous inscription on the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) of Constantinople was lost or perhaps even legendary. However,...
The Golden Gate
A Triumphal Entrance
Between the seventh and eighth towers north of the Sea of Marmara, stands a grand gateway called Yedi Kule Kapısı (the Gate...
Turkish Orders and Greek Bulgarian Bands
What the Turkish troops do is based on orders from Constantinople. However, it's difficult to figure out if the Greek and Bulgarian "bands" are...
