Characteristics of Bulgarian Art
The Role of the National Museum The art gallery of the National Museum in Sofia has existed for almost twenty
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The Bayram Visits of the Ottoman Royal Family
The Sultan’s Female Relatives After the official ceremonies of Bayram were completed, the writer describes another important tradition involving the
The Life and Teachings of the Herervi Order
The Knowledge and Skills of Herervi Herervi was known as a very learned and skilled man, especially in the field
The Munafihi Sect
The Munafihi is a sect that is strongly influenced by Pythagorean ideas. They believe in the metempsychosis, or the transmigration
Accusations Against the Persians
The author accuses the Persians of extreme cruelty toward other Muslims. According to him, their books and teachings justify actions
Authority of the Mufti
The Mufti is the highest religious authority in the Mahometan system, respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and moral
The King of Poland and the Ottoman Court
The King of Poland was highly respected among the Christian princes at the Ottoman Court, though not considered the most
The Roman Example of Citizenship
The Romans clearly understood the advantage of welcoming foreigners into their state. They created a law called jus civitatis, which
Expansion of the “Balkan” Insurance Company
In 1895, the “Balkan” Insurance Company took an important step to strengthen its position in the Bulgarian insurance market. It