Plan a Bulgaria Vacation That Fits Your Travel Style
A great Bulgaria vacation can include city walks, scenic drives, quiet meals and time to relax. The best balance depends
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Daily Istanbul Tour for Returning Visitors
See the city from a new angle Returning to Istanbul creates a special opportunity. You do not need to rush
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Ancient City Explorers
Let the walk tell the story A guided walk can help visitors understand Ephesus as a city rather than a
The Pay and Discipline of the Janissaries
A Well-Paid Military Corps The Janissaries were among the best-supported soldiers in the Ottoman Empire. They received regular salaries, daily
Estimating the Size of the Ottoman Army
The Challenge of Counting Soldiers Determining the exact size of the Ottoman army was never an easy task. Historical writers
The Government of Baghdad (Babylon)
The Government of Baghdad, also called Babylon, was one of the most important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in the
Rebellions Among the Pashas
Throughout Ottoman history, there were occasional revolts by powerful Pashas who commanded their own armies. One notable example is when
Clothing and Diet
The young men in the Seraglio are well-dressed, wearing good-quality English cloth and linen, but not overly fine or luxurious.
The Fate of the Sultan’s Consorts After His Death
After the death of the Grand Signior, different rules applied to the women of the Seraglio depending on whether they
The Corruption of Bektas Aga
False Wealth and Debased Coinage On the opposite side stood Bektas Aga, who felt completely secure in his position and