A Description of Larissa and Thessaly
The City of Larissa
Larissa is the chief city of Thessaly. It is situated beside the River Peneus, which is the most important river in...
A Summer Retreat to the Mountains
The Grand Signior’s Stay on Mount Olympus in the Summer of 1669
In the hot and dry summer of 1669, the Grand Signior decided...
The Reputation of Mount Olympus Among the Greeks
Praise and Ancient Beliefs
The Greeks, who are always ready to praise the greatness of their own country, speak very highly of Mount Olympus. Since...
Sidewalk Responsibility and Urban Development
In the residential areas of Sofia, each homeowner is supposed to build and maintain the sidewalk in front of their property. However, many people...
Traditional Clothing in Sofia
Many of the local people in Sofia wear traditional clothing made from unshorn sheepskin. This means the wool is left on the inside, next...
An Abandoned Government Building Project in Sofia
Just before he retired, Prime Minister Stambouloff bought an entire block of land across from the royal palace. He had a big dream: to...
Hardworking and Skilled Peasants
Strong, Active, and Intelligent People
Bulgarian peasants are known for being hardworking, clever, and intelligent. Both men and women are usually physically strong and capable...
Artistic Traditions of Bulgarian Peasants
Beautiful Embroidery and Handicrafts
The Bulgarian peasants, especially the women, are very artistic. They are known for their beautiful embroidery work, which they use to...
The Jewish Community in Bulgaria
Historical Background
The Jewish population in Bulgaria is quite large, especially in the cities. Most of them are descendants of Jews expelled from Spain during...
Broad Beans
Broad beans with olive oil ingreditens:
500 gr broad beans, 50 gr green onions, 1 carrot, 30 gr olive oil, 1 tae spoon sugar, 2...
