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Princess Xenia’s Insult to King Alexander
King Alexander and Queen Draga would surely feel deep embarrassment if Prince Mirko were selected as the future heir...
Strong Ties Between Montenegro and Russia
Two of Prince Mirko’s sisters were raised and educated under the care of the Dowager Empress of Russia, and both later married into the...
Political Intrigue and the Question of Succession in Serbia
In recent years, conspiracies surrounding the Serbian royal family have become more frequent. A major reason for this is Queen Draga’s failure to produce...
Kidnapping Cases in the Turkish Provinces
In recent years, there have been many kidnappings in the Turkish provinces, but very little has been reported about these incidents. The lack of...
Military Force and Its Impact on Communication
A military force was sent to the area where Miss Stone was captured, and its official purpose was to capture the brigands and rescue...
The Suspected Leader Ivan Zandanski
Many people believe that the real leader of the group that kidnapped Miss Stone was Ivan Zandanski. He was once the keeper of a...
Most Impressive Treasure a Throne of Gold and Jewels
The most stunning and impressive item in the Ottoman treasury is a magnificent golden throne. It is said to be made entirely of solid...
Strict Rules for Visiting the Treasury
In Constantinople, ordinary people are not allowed to enter the Sultan's treasury. Only the families of foreign diplomats may be allowed to visit. No...
Fire and Neglect in the Ancient Buildings
In August 1863, a fire destroyed or badly damaged many of the ancient buildings. Today, most of these buildings look old and worn. Their...
Euphrates River Fırat
Geographical Importance of the Euphrates River
The Euphrates River is an important geographical feature in both ancient and biblical texts.
The Euphrates flows through modern-day Iraq,...