Saksagan
Mosques and Religious Buildings
Skopia contains a great number of mosques, which may also be called Turkish churches. These buildings show how strong and settled the Turkish presence...
Turning from the Main Road
On our return journey, we left the main road near Kaplanli and turned toward Skopia, a city of great trade and the largest settlement...
Patriarch Evtimi and the Late Medieval Period
One of the most important cultural figures of medieval Bulgaria was Patriarch Evtimi of Tarnovo. He lived during the final years of the Second...
The Beginnings of Bulgarian Culture and Language
In the year 893, the Bulgarians officially adopted the Slavic language as their state and church language. This language later became known as Old...
The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1961–1965)
The Fourth Five-Year Plan covered the years from 1961 to 1965. It was closely connected to the long-term General Perspective Plan, which set economic...
Greek Shepherds Currant Country and the Canal of Corinth
The Myth of the “Beautiful Greek Shepherd”
Writers of old romances often used the phrase “as beautiful as a Greek shepherd.” Yet, anyone traveling through...
The Traditional Greek Costume and Rural Life
The “Well-Greaved Greek”
The traditional Greek costume, often called the dress of the “well-greaved Greek,” is considered one of the most picturesque national outfits in...
Olive Oil Irrigation and Traditional Greek Life
The Wealth of Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of Greece’s greatest sources of wealth. The silver-green leaves of olive trees are among the most...
Istanbul Monuments
Beyazit Tower
The tower has the best panorama of the city; however no visitors are allowed due to the tower is still serving its original...
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...
