A Flexible Travel Plan for Discovering Bulgaria
The best travel plan is one you can enjoy while you are living it. For some visitors, that means seeing
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Walking Tours Istanbul for a Slow Morning Adventure
Start before the city feels crowded A morning walk in Istanbul can offer a different kind of travel experience. The
Walking Tour Ephesus with History and Local Flavor
Choose a route that suits you Travelers experience a place differently when they explore it on foot. In Ephesus, a
The Training and Promotion of Janissary Recruits
Different Duties for New Recruits Not every Acemi Oğlan (Janissary recruit) followed the same path during training. After entering Ottoman
Estimating the Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry
The Importance of the Zaims and Timariots The Zaims and Timariots formed the backbone of the Ottoman cavalry for many
The Government of Tripoli of Syria
The thirteenth province was the Government of Tarabolos al-Sham, also known as Tripoli of Syria. This province was located on
Georgia and Mingrelia under Ottoman Rule
Some provinces of Georgia, which was once called Iberia, and the poor country of Mingrelia were also tributaries of the
The Education of Young Men in the Seraglio
In the Ottoman Empire, the education of young men in the Seraglio (the royal palace) was carefully organized to prepare
The Organization of the Women’s Chambers
Just as the Pages of the Seraglio are divided into two chambers, so too are the young women divided into
The Fall of Feminine Rule
Growing Anger Among the Soldiers For a long time, the government was effectively ruled by women and court favorites. This