Saksagan
Mount Ararat and the Ark
What Does Ararat Really Mean?
Bible scholars agree that the word Ararat actually means the Urartu region, which was a large area, not a specific...
Mount Ararat A Mountain of Mystery
Is Mount Ararat Really in the Bible?
Many people believe that Mount Ararat is where Noah’s Ark landed. But the Bible does not say this...
The Nature of Bulgaria’s Socialist State
Totalitarian Regime and Socialist Structure
Today, Bulgaria exists not only as a state under the totalitarian regime of a proletarian dictatorship but also as a...
The Impact of the Communist Constitution on Religion and Education
Separation of Church and State
Article 78 of the Communist Constitution proclaimed a separation of church and state in Bulgaria. To someone unfamiliar with the...
The Communist Constitution in Bulgaria
Introduction to the Communist Regime
In September 1944, Russian troops invaded Bulgaria, establishing a Communist regime that dramatically altered the political landscape of the nation....
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,...
Exploring Enchanting Valleys of Bosporus
Exploring Enchanting Valleys and Historic Stops Along the Bosporus
Along the south side of the village, a river known as Ghiock-suyu, anciently Aretas and more...
Legends Along the Bosporus
Exploring Historic Villages and Legends Along the Bosporus
Beikos, the largest village on the Bosporus, is renowned for its vast vineyards and high-quality water. In...
