Landscape Painters of the Sofia School
Among the remaining landscape painters who graduated from the Sofia School of Painting, Marin Georgieff occupies a distinct place. He
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Official Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
Orders and commissions given by civil and ecclesiastical authorities played an important role in the development of fine arts in
Ramadan and the Practice of Giving Charity
The Changing Time of Ramadan The writer explains that the month of Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than
The Babylon Story and the Order of the Kalenderi
The Story of Hospitality in Babylon According to the story, when a respected religious master arrived in the city of
Historical Context of the Brcktajlj and Kid Kalya
In earlier times, particularly during the rule of Brcktajlj Dga$, Kid Kalya, Mahomet-dga, and others, certain groups engaged in rebellious
Superstitions and Magical Beliefs
In Persian culture, it was commonly believed that certain people possessed a strange power in their eyes that could bring
The Origins of Christianity and Mahometanism
It is well known that Christianity and Mahometanism (Islam) were introduced into the world under very different circumstances. Christianity’s Early
The Turks’ View of Foreign Princes
The Turks, as mentioned before, were naturally proud and arrogant, confident in their own strength, bravery, and virtues. This pride
Control Through Oppression
The Ottoman ruler governed many different nations and peoples who had been conquered over time. These groups spoke different languages
Improvement of the Political Situation
After a difficult period, the political situation in Bulgaria improved quickly. The country soon returned to normal life. As stability