Bosnia a Remarkable Example of Administration
The situation in the Philippine Islands, which has been a challenge for the United States, should make us particularly interested in Bosnia. The Austrians...
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...
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...
