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Culture in Bulgaria
General Cultural Development
Cultural progress in Bulgaria has kept pace with the country’s rapid economic and social development. As the nation modernized its industry and...
Social Political and Economic Life in Bulgaria
Political Changes After 1944
After many years of struggle and political change, an important event took place on September 9, 1944. On this date, a...
Modern Bulgaria History and Geography
The Third Bulgarian Kingdom (1878–1944)
In modern history, Bulgaria regained its sovereignty in 1878 after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. This war led to the...
A Guarded Journey Through the Frontier Lands
On March 21, Count Souches kindly sent German musketeers to escort us. Their duty was to protect us while we traveled through the contribution...
The Lutheran School and Religious Life
In this town, the Lutherans once had a school or college, but it was destroyed along with many other buildings during past conflicts. Only...
Before the Judge A Matter of Travel and Duty
The Cadih (judge), after carefully considering the matter, sat cross-legged upon his carpet. He leaned his elbow on several large folio books placed beside...
Money Exchange and Trade in the Market
Exchanging Foreign Money
At first, I was somewhat uncertain about how we would exchange our money. We had brought with us ducats, dollars, and other...
Hairstyles and Customs of Different Nations
Distinctive Hairstyles Across Europe and the Ottoman Lands
People from different nations can often be recognized by the way they wear their hair. These customs...
The Fertility and Abundance of Thessaly
Proof from Ancient History
When we read that Mardonius, the Persian general of the great army of Xerxes, spent the winter in Thessaly, this alone...
Sacred Serpents Near Thebes
In the area around the city of Thebes, there are certain serpents that are considered sacred. These snakes are very different from the dangerous...
