The Bulgaria Vacation Planning Checklist
A Bulgaria vacation is easier to enjoy when the main details are settled before departure. Planning does not mean deciding
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Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for a Deeper Visit
Begin with the route in mind Ephesus is a large archaeological site, and exploring it on foot lets visitors see
The Pay and Discipline of the Janissaries
A Well-Paid Military Corps The Janissaries were among the best-supported soldiers in the Ottoman Empire. They received regular salaries, daily
Land Grants and Military Service in the Ottoman Empire
How the Land Grant System Changed The Ottoman Empire used a land grant system to support much of its cavalry.
The Bayram Visits of the Ottoman Royal Family
The Sultan’s Female Relatives After the official ceremonies of Bayram were completed, the writer describes another important tradition involving the
Bektashi Tradition and the Death of Sultan Murad
The Military Campaign in Serbia During the time of the warlike Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the Ottoman army entered Serbia.
The Munafihi Belief in Soul Transmigration
The story began during a conversation about the soul of a recently deceased Mufti. Albertus Bobouius, a learned visitor in
Condemnation of Persian Heresy
If a Christian is condemned for claiming the Trinity in God, why should the Persian expect better treatment? Persians are
The Mahometan Representation of Heaven
The Mahometan religion presents a very physical and material view of heaven. It describes delights for the followers with gross
The King of Poland and the Ottoman Court
The King of Poland was highly respected among the Christian princes at the Ottoman Court, though not considered the most