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Layout of the City
At the time of my visit, workers were constructing a half-moon-shaped fortification in front of each city gate. In the center of the city,...
Languages of the Region
The Carniolians speak a dialect of Slovenian, but in some parts, they use a language called Lingua Fulana, or Friulana. People who speak Italian...
Quick-Silver Storage in the Castle
In the castle, I saw three thousand faumes of quick-silver, all stored carefully in barrels. Before storing, the quick-silver was first wrapped in double...
Structure of the Mine and Its Passages
A large part of this mine lies inside solid rock, so in many places there is no need for wooden supports to keep the...
The Town of Herrn-Grundt and Its Situation
Herrn-Grundt is a small town placed very high between two hills, in a region that has the same name. It is about one Hungarian...
The Great Copper Works Near the Town
At this town, and in the places close to it, are the greatest copper works in Hungary. These works are very large and important,...
Public Appearances of the Grand Signior
requent Sightings of the Sultan
It was not difficult to catch a sight of the Grand Signior at this place, because he often appeared in...
Xerxes and the Entrance into Thessaly
Xerxes’ Survey of the Land
During the famous expedition against the Greeks, Xerxes intended to enter Thessaly by this route. According to Herodotus, Xerxes sailed...
Great Military Feats on Mount Olympus
Roman Strategy and Clever Deception
The fires that were lit on Mount Olympus were meant to deceive the enemy. By this act, it was believed...
Religious Assemblies in Different Egyptian Cities
In the cities of Heliopolis and Buto, religious assemblies are held mainly for one purpose: to offer sacrifices to the gods. These gatherings are...
