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Bulgaria and the Bulgarians
Early Observations of the Nation
Forty-three years ago, M. Cyprien Robert wrote about the Bulgarians: “On the confines of Europe, there vegetates, enslaved and forlorn,...
The Broken Serbo-Bulgarian Treaty of 1912
The Limits of Peace for Nations
The history of the broken treaty between Serbia and Bulgaria in 1912 is a clear example of how promises...
The Broken Promises in the Balkans
A Harsh New Rule
The rule of the so-called “deliverers” of Macedonia has often been more oppressive than that of the Turks. Their main purpose...
A Strong Education System in Serbia
Since the time of King Michael, Serbia has developed an excellent public education system. A law was passed making school attendance compulsory for all...
Belgrade a City Between Two Rivers
The city of Belgrade is located on a high, narrow piece of land between two major rivers—the Sava and the Danube. In the last...
Peace Brings Prosperity to Serbia
Whenever Serbia enjoys a time of peace, the country grows richer quickly. The number of animals—such as sheep, goats, and cattle—increases fast, and the...
Kidnapping Cases in the Turkish Provinces
In recent years, there have been many kidnappings in the Turkish provinces, but very little has been reported about these incidents. The lack of...
Military Force and Its Impact on Communication
A military force was sent to the area where Miss Stone was captured, and its official purpose was to capture the brigands and rescue...
The Suspected Leader Ivan Zandanski
Many people believe that the real leader of the group that kidnapped Miss Stone was Ivan Zandanski. He was once the keeper of a...
The Importance of the Golden Gate Inscription
The inscription on the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) is very important because it provides historical clues about the gate’s origin and purpose. The inscription...
