A Day by Day Idea for a Bulgaria Vacation
Before you leave: decide how you want the trip to feel. Some travelers want active days with plenty to see,
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Daily Istanbul Tour for Solo Travelers
Travel with confidence and curiosity Solo travel in Istanbul can be exciting because you are free to follow your own
A Food and History Walk in Ephesus
Explore more than architecture Travel often becomes more memorable when it connects a place with everyday life. Ephesus is famous
The Duties of the Janissary Officers and Family Life
The Cook’s Important Role Within each Janissary chamber, the cook (Aşçı) held a position that was far more important than
Auxiliary Military Forces in the Ottoman Empire
More Than the Regular Army The Ottoman Empire relied not only on its famous Janissaries, Sipahis, and Timariots but also
The Leader of the Pilgrimage and the Gifts Sent to Mecca
Organizing the Pilgrimage The writer explains that the annual pilgrimage to Mecca involved many thousands of people. Because such a
Criticism and Reputation of the Bektashi Order
Opposition from Religious Authorities Despite its influence, the Bektashi order was strongly criticized by a group of strict religious scholars
The Seels Devoted Preachers of Morality
The Seels are a sect within the Muslim community, founded by Mahomet to guide the minds of ordinary people toward
Influence of a Prince on His Subjects
Where the example of a ruler permits certain actions, his subjects—whether soldiers or lawyers—often follow without hesitation. They believe that
The Role of the Sword in Promoting Mahometan Faith
The Mahometan faith was often promoted entirely through warfare. Soldiers were taught in their catechism that those who died fighting