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Historical Development of Bulgaria
The Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185–1396)
The Second Bulgarian Kingdom was founded in 1185 by the brothers Assen and Peter, who were noble leaders (bolyars) from...
Introduction to Bulgaria
This Tourist Guide is published by the BALKANTOURIST State Travel Bureau in Sofia. Its main purpose is to help foreign tourists plan their tours...
Hardships in Cold Regions
In some northern regions, men have suffered great hardships even though they were in the same degree of latitude as others who lived more...
Journey from Chremnitz to Newsol
After I had spent a few days seeing the most remarkable sights and curiosities of Chremnitz, I decided to travel to Newsol. My journey...
The Vitriol Mine Near the Gold Mine
There is a vitriol mine in the hills near the gold mine, and it goes down to a depth of about eighty fathoms. The...
Accidents Caused by Dangerous Damps
I was told by the miners that, in former times, a very sad accident happened in the mine because of strong and poisonous damps,...
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...
General Characteristics of the Crocodile
The crocodile has many unusual and remarkable features that set it apart from other animals. One of its most curious habits is that during...
