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...
Decorative Art of the Golden Gate
The outer entrance of the Golden Gate was not only a strong military structure but also a beautifully decorated monument. It reflected the artistic...
Porta Aurea
The Grand State Entrance
The Porta Aurea, also known as the Golden Gate, was the official ceremonial entrance into the city of Constantinople. It was...
Support for Dating the Golden Gate to Theodosius the Great
There are several reasons to believe that the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) was built during the reign of Theodosius the Great. One strong piece...
King Michael’s First Reign
A Modern Reformer
Michael, a member of the Obrenovitch family, became King of Servia and proved to be a wise and progressive leader. He was...
Karageorge Builds a New Servia
After successfully driving out the Turks, Karageorge (Black George) established a liberal monarchy in Servia. He knew that he lacked formal education and experience,...
Understanding the Political Situation in Servia
To understand the current political situation in Servia (now known as Serbia), we need to look back at the country’s history. Servia has long...
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...
