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. […]
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The Gerit A Dangerous Sport on Horseback
One of the most popular sports among the Ottoman court pages was the Gerit, also known as Dart throwing on
Records of the Agiamoglans
The names of the Agiamoglans were carefully written in an official book. This book also recorded the places where they
The Unusual Behavior of the Old Queen
It was observed that the Old Queen, contrary to her usual custom, had not yet gone to bed. On ordinary
The Growth of the Insurance Company “Balkan”
In 1898, a special law was passed that included the shares of the insurance company “Balkan” in the official list
An Epistle to the Reader
Sources of Information and Experience Dear Reader, In the course of my residence and service, I gained not only access
Croatian Artists and Artistic Perfection
When we look at artistic form, the Croatians clearly reached the highest level of perfection among the four nationalities. The
Marriage and Divorce Among the Turks
Marriage as a Sacred and Honorable Institution Marriage was considered both an honorable and a holy institution among the Ottoman
The Mevlevi Order of Dervishes
Among the many religious orders in the Ottoman Empire, the Mevlevi Order was one of the most respected and famous.
Disagreements between Religious Sects
Opponents of the Mu‘tazilites In the history of Islamic theology, many groups argued about the nature of God and His