Leading Members of the Older Art Society
Among the members of the older Society of Bulgarian Artists, three figures stand out as especially important: Ivan Markvichka, Anton
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Early Attempts at Fine Art in Bulgaria
The first steps taken toward the development of fine art in Bulgaria were modest. They were often naïve and limited
Marriage and Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
Marriage as a Legal Contract In this passage, the author continues his description of marriage and divorce among the Ottoman
The Life and Teachings of the Ebrbuharee Order
The Mission of Ebrbuhar and His Companions Ebrbuhar, a disciple of the spiritual teacher Nacshbende, traveled from Asia into Europe
Modern Sects Among the Turks
Throughout history, Islam has seen the rise of many sects, especially among the Turks. Each teacher or scholar often creates
Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Besides the grand buildings of the royal mosques themselves, many additional structures and facilities are connected to them. These include
Appearance of Friendship Toward Christianity
In this way, the early followers of Islam seemed to create a kind of agreement with Christianity. They showed themselves
The Audience of the Earl of Winchelsea
The Earl of Winchelsea once served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire on behalf of His Majesty. The audience he
The Special Rules of the Mamluk Order
In the Mamluk system of Egypt, strict rules controlled who could become a member of the ruling military class. A
Steamships and Bulgarian Maritime Trade
So far, the discussion has focused mainly on sailing vessels. However, steamships played a much more important role in Bulgarian