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,...
Entering Serbia from Budapest
About an hour before we crossed the border from Budapest into Serbia, an officer wearing a bright and flashy uniform decorated with scarlet fabric...
A Heated Argument in the Palace
During the tense meeting between the Serbian royal couple and the cabinet ministers, King Alexander suddenly lost his temper. Interrupting the conversation, he shouted...
A Surprise Visit to the Palace
One day, the entire Serbian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mr. Vuitsch, decided to visit the royal palace at an unusual hour. Their purpose...
Ongoing Balkan Tensions
The Unresolved Ethnic Struggle
While Austria’s recent triumph may temporarily discourage the Balkan Slavs, the racial conflict is likely to resurface. Behind the small kingdom...
National Ambitions and Balkan Politics
At the signing of the Treaty of Berlin, Austria gained influence over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Bulgaria fell under the presumed influence of Russia....
Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria’s Assertiveness
The Austrian government’s proclamation of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina without the consent of other powers directly violated the Treaty of Berlin. However,...
The first museum of Turkey
The first museum of Turkey: St.lrene
The ottoman band of musicians had been organizing concerts in 1914 in st. Irene, the first museum of the...
