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Turkish Songs and Stories in the Town
Songs About a Famous Jewish Figure
While staying in the town, I heard several Turkish songs sung by the people. Among these, some were about...
The Sultana and Her Journey
The Sultana’s Background and Condition
The Sultana was greatly loved by the Sultan. She was of Cretan origin by birth, small in stature, and her...
The Person and Appearance of the Grand Signior
His Age and Physical Features
At this time, the Grand Signior was not yet thirty years old. He was well built and strong in body,...
Religious Assemblies in Different Egyptian Cities
In the cities of Heliopolis and Buto, religious assemblies are held mainly for one purpose: to offer sacrifices to the gods. These gatherings are...
The Feast of Isis at Busiris
The ceremonies held in honor of Isis at the city of Busiris have already been described, but they deserve further explanation because of their...
Egyptian Influence on Greek Religious Practices
The Egyptians were the first people to introduce formal religious gatherings such as solemn assemblies, sacred processions, and spoken prayers to the gods, often...
Patriarch Evtimi and the Late Medieval Period
One of the most important cultural figures of medieval Bulgaria was Patriarch Evtimi of Tarnovo. He lived during the final years of the Second...
The Beginnings of Bulgarian Culture and Language
In the year 893, the Bulgarians officially adopted the Slavic language as their state and church language. This language later became known as Old...
The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1961–1965)
The Fourth Five-Year Plan covered the years from 1961 to 1965. It was closely connected to the long-term General Perspective Plan, which set economic...
Sparta Ancient and Modern
The Modern Town
South of Olympia, near the end of the Peloponnesian peninsula, stands the modern town of Sparta. It remains the capital of the...
