A New Stage in Bulgarian Art Exhibitions
The first exhibition of Bulgarian art, although modest and limited in scope, did not deserve the indifference with which it
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Artists of the Older School
Among the remaining artists of the older school, most can be described as conventional in style. They followed established rules
Circumcision Ceremonies in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Leaders and Everyday Life In this passage, the author continues his discussion of circumcision and explains an important feature
Spiritual Practices and Beliefs of the Sufi Order
The Secret Prayer of the Convent Leader The leader, or Prior, of this religious convent taught his disciples a special
The Kadezadeli Sect and Burial Ceremonies
The Kadezadeli sect arose during the time of Sultan Monty, and its main leader was a man named Birgali Ejfeadi.
Sects and Heresies Among the Turks
It is commonly believed that there are seventy-two sects among the Turks, though the actual number is probably higher. The
Reward for Obedience
Mahomet, the Messenger of God, promised that Christians who faithfully follow the rules of the covenant will be rewarded. This
Turkish View of Ambassadors
In the Ottoman Empire, ambassadors were often treated harshly, in ways very different from the respectful customs of ancient Rome
Greater Security for Trade and Property
The special rule requiring written proof brought great safety to trade and to the estates of merchants. Before this protection,
Changes in Shipping During 1900–1904
During the period 1900–1904, Bulgarian maritime activity showed many important changes. Both the number of ships and their total tonnage