The Troubling Reign of King Alexander
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
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
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...
Exploring Brusa’s Landmarks and Industries
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
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,...
Mausoleums of Brusa
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,...
Zoe and Theodora part 85
2. Convinced that she was doing what was right, the empress proceeded to use her authority in all matters of government, quite openly. Without...
Zoe and Theodora part 86
6. Nevertheless, the situation called for an energetic man, one who understood the functions of government, one thoroughly conversant with the imperial rescripts, but...
Zoe and Theodora part 87
I myself admire the inflexibility of such a mind, but its proper place, in my opinion, lies not in time, but in eternity: not...
Zoe and Theodora part 88
9. This will explain why the gentleman I was talking about, by acting the philosopher in matters that were not the proper object of...
