Independence of the Emaums
In religious matters, the Mufti does not have direct control over the Emaums in their daily work. He does not […]
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The Treachery of the Treaty of 1604
The passage describes an event from the year 1604 and presents it as an example of treachery during peace negotiations.
The Influence of Turkish Fashion
A wise observer noted how Greek and Armenian Christians often imitate Turkish clothing and customs. They try to look as
The Position of Pashas in the Ottoman System
In the Ottoman system, Pashas were powerful governors and military leaders. However, their power did not come from noble birth
The Tartar Peoples Under Ottoman Influence
The Vrecopentian Tartars live in Taurica Chersonesus, now known as Crimea. The main city there is Theodosia, today called Cafa.
Records of the Agiamoglans
The names of the Agiamoglans were carefully written in an official book. This book also recorded the places where they
The Gerit A Dangerous Sport on Horseback
One of the most popular sports among the Ottoman court pages was the Gerit, also known as Dart throwing on
The Unusual Behavior of the Old Queen
It was observed that the Old Queen, contrary to her usual custom, had not yet gone to bed. On ordinary
Dedication to a Noble Patron
My Lord, Your Lordship’s most humble, most faithful, and most devoted servant, Paul Rycaut An Epistle to the Reader A
Bulgarian Art and Its Distinct Path
Bulgarian art shows very little connection with Croatian art. The two traditions differ greatly in both artistic goals and methods.