Saksagan
Restoration of the Theodosian Walls under Justin and Sophia
An inscription found on the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople reads:
“The Outwork of the Theodosian Wall was restored under Justin and Sophia, our most pious...
The Hall of the Holy Garment The Most Sacred Place in Turkey
The Chirkau Scherif, or Hall of the Holy Garment, is considered the most sacred place in all of Turkey. This special room is located...
The History of the Seraglio and the Fate of Sultans
From the time of Mohammed II, who conquered Constantinople in 1453, to Abdul Medjid in 1864, who moved to the brighter Dolma-Baghtcheh Palace on...
The Seraglio A Historical Landmark
The Seraglio of the Sultan is a vast group of buildings surrounded by a strong wall. It sits at the very tip of the...
The Sultan’s Sons Family Tensions and Royal Favorites
Prince Selim's Fall from Grace
Several years ago, Prince Selim made a serious mistake that changed his relationship with his father forever. He used disrespectful...
Sultan Abdul Hamid’s Children
A Royal Family Under Control
The Sultan's Ten Children
Sultan Abdul Hamid II had ten children in total - five sons and five daughters. His sons...
A Story of Tragedy and Isolation
The Tragic Death of Princess Fatma Sultana
The Sultan's elder sister, Princess Fatma Sultana, suffered from severe mental illness and died in 1892. Her condition...
Growing Trade Over the Years
In 1879, Bulgaria imported goods worth 32 million francs and exported goods worth 20 million francs.By 1886, after joining with Eastern Roumelia, imports rose...
A Strong and Fair Constitution
Bulgaria’s Constitution was built on a very fair and wide-reaching foundation, and it still stands strong today.
In 1881, Prince Alexander of Battenberg, under pressure...
Fourth Letter
The Bulgarian People as Soldiers and Citizens
The Bulgarian people are known for being brave, loving freedom, being modern in their thinking, and being respectful...
