A City First Route for Istanbul and Bulgaria
A well-planned regional holiday does not have to feel like a race between destinations. Start with the city experience that
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Customized Istanbul City Tour for History and Architecture Fans
Follow the buildings through time Istanbul has a skyline shaped by centuries of history. Its domes, towers, public squares, old
Plan a History Focused Escape from Bulgaria to Ephesus
Begin with a practical plan A journey through Bulgaria might include historic neighborhoods, traditional food, or time by the sea.
The Promotion and Benefits of the Ottoman Spahis
Reforming the Military Pay System The Ottoman government understood that soldiers needed to be paid fairly and on time. In
Military Discipline and Soldier Privileges in the Ottoman Empire
The Original Military System The Ottoman Empire built one of the strongest military systems of its time through strict discipline,
The Former Tribute of Wallachia
In earlier times, the tribute paid by Wallachia to the Grand Signior (the Ottoman Sultan) was the same as that
Prohibition of the Art of Printing
The art of printing, a subject long debated as to whether it has brought more benefit or harm to the
The Unstable Nature of Power among the Turks
Stories like the one just told are common among the Turks. They clearly show how men are raised by fortune
Princes and the Rule of Law
Authority Above Punishment, Not Above Order The saying “Et si legibus solutissimus, tamen legibus vivimus” means this: although princes are
The Queen’s Final Plea for Mercy
“O brave man, be not cruel to me,” the Old Queen cried out in a trembling voice. She begged for