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Culture in Bulgaria
General Cultural Development
Cultural progress in Bulgaria has kept pace with the country’s rapid economic and social development. As the nation modernized its industry and...
Social Political and Economic Life in Bulgaria
Political Changes After 1944
After many years of struggle and political change, an important event took place on September 9, 1944. On this date, a...
Modern Bulgaria History and Geography
The Third Bulgarian Kingdom (1878–1944)
In modern history, Bulgaria regained its sovereignty in 1878 after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. This war led to the...
A Journey from Vienna into Styria Carinthia Carniola and Friuli
This journey took me from Vienna to many interesting places, including the quicksilver mines at Idria and other remarkable locations in the Alps. During...
Journey Through Upper Hungary
I continued my journey along the River Waag and arrived at Neve Mnejle. The next day, we traveled further to another city, which I...
The Salt Mine Near Pperies
About half an hour’s journey from the city of Pperies in Upper Hungary, there is a very famous salt mine. From the first place...
Fear of Gypsies on the Road
We were not without fear of the Gypsies as well. They are strong and bold people, and some of them have been known as...
A Greek Merchant Named Demetrius
I must not forget Demetrius, a Greek merchant of Tornovo, in whom I believed I saw the true spirit and character of the ancient...
Changes Brought by War and Conquest
The Greek lands have greatly suffered over time. They have endured many destructive invasions by different nations, followed at last by a fatal conquest...
A Natural Gate Through the Rocks
Our journey led us through a remarkable passage cut directly through the rocks, shaped like a great natural gate. A small river also flowed...
