The Troubling Reign of King Alexander

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King Alexander of Serbia is a deeply flawed ruler, and his reign is considered disgraceful. His appearance suggests a troubled individual, almost as if...

The Troubled Reign of Milan and the Rise of Alexander

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For many years during the reign of King Milan of Serbia, domestic troubles and scandals within the royal court became a subject of gossip...

Sovietization of Bulgaria

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On 4 December 1947, Bulgaria's Grand National Assembly, where the Bulgarian Communist Party held an absolute majority, adopted the "Constitution of the People's Republic...

Mausoleums of Brusa

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History and Artistry The Mausoleum of Orkhan Situated to the right upon entering the esplanade, the Mausoleum of Orkhan houses the tomb of his elder brother,...

Exploring Brusa’s Landmarks and Industries

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The Mosque of Murad I. Located on Chekirieh Hill just outside Brusa, near the Medicinal Hot Springs and Baths, the Mosque of Murad I is...

Brusa’s Natural Beauty and Cultural Gems

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Mount Olympus (Keshish Dagh) Mount Olympus, known as Keshish Dagh (Mount Monk) in Turkish, stands at 7600 feet above sea level. For a successful ascent,...

Zoe and Theodora part 95

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97. Sclerena was a niece of Pulcheria, sister of Romanus Sclerus and grand-daughter of Bardas. She had shared Constantine’s exile on Lesbos. She was...

Zoe and Theodora part 96

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105. The protospatharius Pardus owed his appointment as successor to Maniaces not to any outstanding ability but to the fact that he was known...

Zoe and Theodora part 97

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116. In September 1047. 117. The army of the East was at this time engaged in Armenia Magna. 118. In the part near the monastery of...

Zoe and Theodora part 98

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147. These two friends were John Xiphilinus, a native of Trebizond, who had been appointed Professor of Law (Nomophylax) in the University of Constantinople...

Colosseum afterward

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Hagia Sophia

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Zoe and Theodora part 20

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Zoe and Theodora part 12

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