Saksagan
The Golden Gate and Imperial Ceremonies
In the time of the Byzantine Empire, the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) was more than just a part of the city walls. It was...
Sunday Market in Belgrade
On Sunday mornings, everyone in Belgrade seems to go to the market. The display of fresh food is both large and interesting. There are...
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 Desire for War
Many Turkish officers and upper-class civilians have openly expressed that war with Bulgaria would be better than the current deadlock. They are determined, if...
Bulgarias Complaints About Turkey
Bulgaria insists that she has done her part in the agreement with Turkey, but she is unhappy with how Turkey is carrying out its...
Tensions Between Turkey and Bulgaria
There has been friction between the Turkish and Bulgarian governments. General Petroff spoke for the Bulgarian government, saying that things were calm in Bulgaria...
