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Right to Vote and Public Services
In Serbia, every man who has completed military service is entitled to vote. Additionally, people who pay taxes of at least 15 francs a...
The Citadel and Its Military Purpose
Within the walls of the citadel, several important facilities are located. These include barracks for an artillery regiment, residences for the army commander and...
The Servian Language and Cultural Identity
The Servian (now called Serbian) language is a blend of Slavic influences, with noticeable similarities to both Russian and Greek. It is also closely...
The Kidnapping of Miss Ellen M. Stone
The kidnapping of Miss Ellen M. Stone, an American missionary, and her companion, Mrs. Katarina Stephanova Tsilka, shocked the world in 1901. The two...
A Harvard Graduate from a Humble Background
Another inspiring example of American influence in Bulgaria is Stoyan Kristoff Vatralsky. He was the son of a poor Bulgarian shepherd, yet he achieved...
American-Educated Leaders in Bulgaria
It is a pleasant surprise to see that in this distant country, Bulgaria, there are men and women who studied in the United States...
Press Censorship in the Ottoman Empire
In the Ottoman Empire, strict censorship controls what newspapers can and cannot publish. Proof slips of every article must be approved by a government...
The Challenges of Being a Newspaper Editor in Turkey
Being a newspaper editor in Turkey is not easy. Editors face many challenges, especially due to strict censorship laws. Even with these restrictions, the...
Education in the Turkish Empire
The Turkish educational system is not completely bad, but it focuses mostly on religious instruction. Most of the schools aim to teach Islamic values...
Monastir A Divided and Violent Town
Monastir is a town with about 60,000 people. It’s a mix of different groups: 14,000 Greeks, 10,000 Bulgarians, 4,000 to 5,000 Albanians, 2,000 to...
