The Palaia Porta
A True Gate of Constantine’s Wall
There is no doubt that the Palaia Porta—today known as Isa Kapoussi, next to the Isa Kapou Mosque (Isa...
Political Conspiracies and Power Struggles in Ottoman Turkey
The Source of All Conspiracies
All the conspiracies against the Sultan came from within his own circle of people and his immediate attendants. The threats...
Sultan Abdul Hamid II A Ruler Living in Fear
The Sultan's Reputation for Cowardice
Abdul Hamid II, who was the Sultan of Turkey and turned sixty years old in September 1902, had a reputation...
Growing Trade Over the Years
In 1879, Bulgaria imported goods worth 32 million francs and exported goods worth 20 million francs.By 1886, after joining with Eastern Roumelia, imports rose...
A Strong and Fair Constitution
Bulgaria’s Constitution was built on a very fair and wide-reaching foundation, and it still stands strong today.
In 1881, Prince Alexander of Battenberg, under pressure...
Fourth Letter
The Bulgarian People as Soldiers and Citizens
The Bulgarian people are known for being brave, loving freedom, being modern in their thinking, and being respectful...
The Transformation of the BWU’s Goals (1921)
In 1921, the Bulgarian Women's Union (BWU) changed its goals to focus on achieving full civil and political rights for women, including the right...
Demand for Equal Education for Girls and Boys
In the 1890s, women's societies in Bulgaria began to push for equal education for girls and boys in high school. They wanted the same...
Women’s Organizations in Bulgaria A Growing Movement
Women's organizations in Bulgaria were created as a result of internal changes in society, but foreign influences also played a role in changing traditional...
At the palace of Hormisdas
Instead, this session was an attempt to move the discussion forward without histrionics and public posturing, and one must give Justinian full credit for...
