The Zaims Timariots and Volunteer Warriors
The Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry The previous estimates of the Zaims and Timariots provide the most reasonable picture of […]
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Wine Youth and a Traditional Story about Its Prohibition
Attitudes Toward Wine in Ottoman Society In the Ottoman Empire, the consumption of wine was viewed differently depending on a
Ancient Description of the Sarmatians
Ancient writers described the Sarmatians, who are often connected with the Tatars, as brave and powerful horsemen. A Latin historian
Honor of Serving in the Royal Chamber
Those who, through the grace and favor of the Sultan, reached the dignity of serving in the Royal Chamber enjoyed
The Prime Vizier’s Procession to the Divan
When the Prime Vizier went to the Divan, which was a chamber inside the Seraglio palace, he was accompanied by
Alarm Spreads Through the Seraglio
In the midst of this fear and confusion, a guard of Black and White Eunuchs came quickly to the door
The Maxims of Turkish Government
Introduction to a Different Form of Rule The constitution of the Turkish government is very different from most other governments
Croatian Artists and Artistic Perfection
When we look at artistic form, the Croatians clearly reached the highest level of perfection among the four nationalities. The
Dividends Paid by the Insurance Company “Bulgaria”
The insurance company “Bulgaria” showed strong and steady financial results during the years 1892 to 1904. One clear sign of
Articles of Importation and Exportation
This article presents a brief summary of Bulgaria’s trade with two major European partners: Turkey and England. The data is