A More Personal Day on the Bulgarian Coast
A day by the sea can be peaceful, lively or somewhere in between. In Bulgaria, a private yacht outing offers
B22
A Slow Day in Istanbul for Visitors from Bulgaria
Start with less on the schedule A good day in Istanbul does not need to begin with a packed plan.
Bulgaria to Ephesus for Architecture and Ancient Streets
Look beyond the usual route Many Bulgaria itineraries focus on historic cities, mountain landscapes, and the coast. Travelers who want
The Zaims Timariots and Volunteer Warriors
The Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry The previous estimates of the Zaims and Timariots provide the most reasonable picture of
Wine Youth and a Traditional Story about Its Prohibition
Attitudes Toward Wine in Ottoman Society In the Ottoman Empire, the consumption of wine was viewed differently depending on a
The Tartar Peoples Under Ottoman Influence
The Vrecopentian Tartars live in Taurica Chersonesus, now known as Crimea. The main city there is Theodosia, today called Cafa.
The Arz Agalar and Their Special Role
There were nine officers in the Seraglio known as the Arz Agalar. These men held a special privilege: they were
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
The Immediate Removal of the Officer
All of this was done in a single moment, without delay. The officer in question was immediately removed from his
Legal Protection of Savings Bank Deposits
According to the law that currently regulates savings banks, no embargo or seizure may be placed on sums deposited in