Saksagan
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...
The Sacred Hippopotamus of Papremis
In Egypt, the hippopotamus is considered a sacred animal only in one specific region: the canton of Papremis. In all other parts of Egypt,...
Different Beliefs About the Crocodile in Egypt
In Egypt, the crocodile is viewed in very different ways depending on the region. Some Egyptians consider the crocodile to be a sacred animal,...
The City of Bresburg and Its Names
Location and Historical Importance
Bresburg, also known in older writings as Posonium, Bosonium, or Bifonium, and by some scholars identified with the ancient Flexum, is...
Carnuntum in the Age of the Roman Emperors
Residence of Great Emperors
At this place, the Roman Emperor Antoninus Philosophus, better known as Marcus Aurelius, resided for a period of three years. His...
Carnuntum and Its Roman Importance
From Local Settlement to Roman Colony
The city of Carnuntum was originally inhabited by a native population, but it was later subdued by the Romans....
The Bulgarian National Struggle in Macedonia
Evidence of Bulgarian Religious Life
During the time of Ottoman rule, the Bulgarian people in Macedonia gave clear proof of their national identity through religion....
