The Time and Season of My Journey
I made this journey when the Sun was in the sign of Cancer, which is the hottest time of the year. During this season,...
The Position of Belgrade
Belgrade is often said to be a city in Hungary, and many authors have described it in this manner. Yet, if we examine its...
Introduction Veitz
After leaving Sr. Veitz, I continued my journey along the road called Friefach 7, where there had once been a gold mine. From there,...
The Journey to Delphi
Routes to Delphi
Traveling to Delphi in ancient times was not an easy task. From Thebes, one could go westward on a difficult journey that...
Demosthenes Life and Death
Early Life and Career
Demosthenes was the son of a wealthy furniture-dealer in Athens. Born into privilege, he received a good education and later became...
Socrates Life and Trial
Early Life and Background
Socrates was born in Athens in 469 B.C. His father was a sculptor, and Socrates himself also learned this craft. For...
A Night in the Monastery
I had gone to the monastery hoping to have a peaceful, cool night’s sleep. However, despite my room being high up, the night was...
Stanimika Village and the Journey to the Monastery
We reached a small, dirty village called Stanimika. It was home to Greeks who made wine and silk, but spent most of their time...
The Pomaks Bulgarian Muslims
I personally believe that the Pomaks are not a separate ethnic group but are Bulgarians whose ancestors changed their religion.
The Character of Bulgarians
As I...
Letter from the Governor
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Farewell to Mardin’s Reformer
When M. Temel Kogaklar, the recent Governor of Mugla, concluded his term in Mardin, where he had...
