Saksagan
A Royal Sunday in Belgrade
On Sunday morning, the King of Serbia gave an official audience to the Skupshtina, which is the name for the Serbian parliament. It was...
A Strange Carriage and a Police Stop
Our trunks were loaded onto an old-fashioned carriage—an ancient cab pulled by two tiny horses. These animals looked like they had more energy than...
Food and Living Conditions
In Bulgaria, meat and vegetables are inexpensive, which means that laborers and their families can eat well. The daily diet of the working people...
Native Animals Horses and Buffaloes
The native horses in Bulgaria are small in size, but they are known for being strong, energetic, and tough. Even though they don’t look...
The Structure of the Bulgarian Army
The Bulgarian army is made up of about 30,000 well-trained soldiers. The troops are equipped in the German style and follow the Russian military...
The Gates of the Theodosian Walls
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople had a total of ten main gates and several smaller entrances called posterns. These openings were essential for the...
Evidence from the Final Siege
Was There Water in the Moat?
One of the most important questions about the moat of Constantinople is whether it was filled with water—especially during...
Was the Moat Always Filled with Water?
Some historical writers described the moat of Constantinople as always filled with water, giving the city the appearance of being surrounded by the sea....
What Was the Second Council of Nicaea
The Second Council of Nicaea (787 AD)
The Second Council of Nicaea was the seventh major meeting (or ecumenical council) of the Christian Church. It...
John of Nicomedia
A Church Writer During the Time of Constantine
John of Nicomedia was a priest (presbyter) in the Church of Nicomedia, located in Bithynia (in today’s...
