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The Turks’ Curiosity About Writing
The Turks were greatly pleased whenever they saw me writing. Each time I entered a house, I would take out my paper notebook to...
Thoughts on the Size of Ancient Graves
I must confess that it seems very strange to me that the height of man should ever reach such great size. I find it...
Reminders of Mortality Along the Road
As we traveled, we were often reminded of death by the many graves and tombs we passed. These reminders were especially frequent near Belgrade....
Underground Villages and Hidden Lives
In this country, many families and the inhabitants of several small towns live entirely underground. Their homes are not built above the surface like...
The Great Bridge and Its Importance
Anyone who looks upon this great wooden bridge cannot help but feel amazed. The bridge is built entirely of wood and includes strong wooden...
Journey Through Hungary and the Ottoman Lands
Along our journey, we came upon a newly built khan, also known as a caravanserai, a resting place for travelers and merchants. From there,...
Towns Opposite Visegrád and Peaceful Submission
Opposite Visegrád lies a town known in older accounts as Oszlaroz. In this place there stands a large and notable church, which shows that...
A Fortress Shaped by Constant War
Few places in this region have suffered so many hard and memorable sieges as this stronghold. Over many years, it became a central point...
Arrival at Strigonium under Turkish Escort
The Turkish saick escorted us safely as far as Strigonium, also known as Gran or Ostrigon. When we reached the town, they set our...
The Bulgarians Character Education and Progress
Superstition and Education
In the past, and even to some extent today, Bulgarians have often been called a superstitious people. However, this was largely due...
