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The Thessalians as a Warlike People
A Strong and Fearless Nation
The people of Thessaly have long been known as a warlike nation, and even in later times they were still...
Rivers and Dry Seasons in Thessaly
A Land of Heat and Dryness
When I was in Thessaly, it was a very dry season. Many rivers that are usually important were running...
Noble Stables and Horses of Europe
Famous Stables of Prague
Among the finest stables I had ever heard of were those of Wallenstein at Prague. In those stables, every horse was...
Underground Villages and Hidden Lives
In this country, many families and the inhabitants of several small towns live entirely underground. Their homes are not built above the surface like...
The Great Bridge and Its Importance
Anyone who looks upon this great wooden bridge cannot help but feel amazed. The bridge is built entirely of wood and includes strong wooden...
Journey Through Hungary and the Ottoman Lands
Along our journey, we came upon a newly built khan, also known as a caravanserai, a resting place for travelers and merchants. From there,...
A Brief Account of Early Travels in Southeastern Europe
This text is the title and dedication of a travel book published in London in 1673. The book was written by Edward Brown, a...
Introduction to the Bibliography
This bibliography brings together important books and academic studies about Bulgarian history, politics, culture, literature, and society. The listed works were written by Bulgarian...
The Structure of the National Assembly
Under the Communist Constitution, Bulgaria has only one legislative body, called the National Assembly. This is different from the system in the Soviet Union,...
The Splendor of Ancient Corinth
A Golden Age of Wealth and Power
In the golden age of Greece, about four hundred years before Christ, Corinth stood as one of the...
