Bulgaria by Sea and at Your Own Pace
Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has a different feel from the water. Beaches, resort towns and green stretches of shoreline unfold
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Personal Istanbul Tours from Bulgaria for a Better City Break
Choose a trip shaped around you Travelers from Bulgaria often look to Istanbul for a short cultural escape filled with
Bulgaria to Ephesus for Architecture and Ancient Streets
Look beyond the usual route Many Bulgaria itineraries focus on historic cities, mountain landscapes, and the coast. Travelers who want
The Zaims Timariots and Volunteer Warriors
The Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry The previous estimates of the Zaims and Timariots provide the most reasonable picture of
Coffeehouses Taverns and Public Life in the Ottoman Empire
Different Attitudes Toward Wine and Coffee Life in the Ottoman Empire was influenced by religion, culture, and social customs. While
Polygamy in the Ottoman Empire
The Number of Wives Allowed According to the author, Ottoman Muslim men were allowed to have more than one wife,
The Lifestyle and Practices of the Hairetian Sect
Religious Life and Daily Practice The members of this sect carefully follow the rules and ceremonies of the Islamic religion
Sects and Religious Differences among Muslims
All Muslims, depending on the country where they live, usually follow one of the four main schools of Islamic law
Independence of the Emaums
In religious matters, the Mufti does not have direct control over the Emaums in their daily work. He does not
The Treachery of the Treaty of 1604
The passage describes an event from the year 1604 and presents it as an example of treachery during peace negotiations.