The Small Group Plan for a Yacht Day in Bulgaria
Small groups often want different things from a holiday. One traveler may want to swim, another may be happiest taking
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Personal Istanbul Tours from Bulgaria for a Better City Break
Choose a trip shaped around you Travelers from Bulgaria often look to Istanbul for a short cultural escape filled with
A Bulgaria Holiday with an Ephesus History Day
Give your itinerary a new chapter Bulgaria is a rewarding destination for travelers interested in culture. Historic neighborhoods, traditional food,
The Timar System and Its Decline
Sultan Suleiman’s Military Reforms The Timar system was organized by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent as one of the most effective
Wine Consumption in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Teachings and Everyday Practice Islam clearly forbids the consumption of wine and other intoxicating drinks. The Ottoman Empire, as
Concubines Marriage and Family Honor in the Ottoman Empire
Concubines and Female Slaves The author explains that, according to Ottoman custom and Islamic law as he understood it, a
The Haireti Sect
Another sect, very different from the one mentioned before, is called the Haireti. The name means “amazed” or “uncertain.” The
Beliefs about the Messiah and the End of the World
The Return of the Messiah Some religious thinkers in the past discussed the idea of the Messiah and the end
Qualifications of the Emaums
The Emaums, or local parish priests, must meet certain basic requirements before they can serve in their office. First, they
Example of Policy and Deception in Old Narratives
This passage is written in very old English and describes a political idea attributed to early Islamic history, especially to