Market Buildings and Their Design
The main market buildings in Belgrade are built in a style similar to a cathedral church. Inside, especially on the upper level, they resemble...
Journey by Water to Belgrade
From Zemun, where Stephen the usurping king had once withdrawn and later died, we continued our journey by water toward Belgrade. Traveling by river...
Bulgaria as a Totalitarian and Socialist State
Bulgaria today is not only a country ruled by a totalitarian political system based on a proletarian dictatorship. It is also officially described as...
Religion Under the Communist Constitution
Article 78 of the Communist Constitution declared a separation between church and state. At first glance, this may appear to be a modern and...
Equality and Liberal Principles of the Tirnovo Constitution
The democratic character of the Tirnovo Constitution is clearly shown in Article 57. This article stated that all citizens were equal before the law....
From Patras to Corinth
A Journey Through the Currant Fields
A Scenic Journey Along the Gulf
The road from Patras to Corinth runs along the beautiful Gulf of Corinth. On...
Natural Wonders and Ancient Stories of Greece
The Cave from Homer’s Odyssey
Nearly every natural feature of Ithaca is mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. Even a stalactite cave on the island matches the...
The Beauty and Mythology of the Ionian Islands
A Landscape Full of Legends
The Ionian Islands are not only known for their natural beauty and pleasant climate but also for the legends and...
Reaching Robert College by Boat
Passengers going to Robert College arrive by boat at Bebek, a peaceful town on the Bosphorus. From there, they walk up a gentle path...
Robert College a Monument of Education and Light
High on a rocky hill overlooking the Bosphorus, halfway between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, stands a remarkable institution: Robert College....
