Ivan Angelov as a Leading Artist
Among the members of the Society of Bulgarian Artists, Ivan Angelov is considered the most accomplished painter. He received his
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The Situation of Art in Bulgaria
The difficult situation of the fine arts in Bulgaria was clearly felt not only by the different Bulgarian governments, but
Circumcision in the Ottoman Empire
Circumcision in the Islamic Faith In this passage, the author begins a new chapter by discussing circumcision and its place
The Religious Order of the Ebrbuharee
The religious order known as the Ebrbuharee was founded by a holy man named Ebrbuhar, from whom the order received
The Shia and Their Beliefs
The Shia, a major sect within Islam, were historically regarded by many in the Ottoman Empire as heretical because their
Belief in Predestination and Destiny
The Turks hold a strong belief that every person’s destiny is written on their forehead at birth. They call this
Protection from Burdens
Muhammad promises to free Christians from burdens and unfair treatment. They are not required to pay any taxes or contributions
The Imprisonment of the Venetian Ambassador
The Venetian ambassador, called the Bailo, was once imprisoned in the Ottoman Empire for performing his duties as a representative
Rivalry Among the Sons of the Sultan
The history of the sons of Suleiman the Magnificent shows clearly how dangerous rivalry between princes could be. When royal
Trade with Sweden and Norway
Bulgaria had very limited trade relations with Sweden and Norway during the periods under review. In fact, Bulgaria did not