A Special Invitation to the Sultan’s Treasury
We were invited to visit the Sultan’s treasury, and our invitation card said we would be received at 11:30 a.m. We arrived a little...
Right to Vote and Public Services
In Serbia, every man who has completed military service is entitled to vote. Additionally, people who pay taxes of at least 15 francs a...
The Citadel and Its Military Purpose
Within the walls of the citadel, several important facilities are located. These include barracks for an artillery regiment, residences for the army commander and...
The Servian Language and Cultural Identity
The Servian (now called Serbian) language is a blend of Slavic influences, with noticeable similarities to both Russian and Greek. It is also closely...
The Fund for Miss Stone’s Ransom
Dr. Peet was responsible for managing the fund that was raised by the citizens of the United States to pay the ransom for Miss...
Sarafoff’s Suspected Involvement in the Kidnapping
Boris Sarafoff was quickly suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of Miss Stone. The British minister, acting on behalf of the United States...
The Kidnapping of Gerasim Kirias
Before Miss Stone’s kidnapping, another foreigner, Gerasim Kirias, was kidnapped. He was an Albanian Protestant preacher who had become a British citizen. He also...
The Religious History of Nicomedia
A Long List of Religious Leaders
A historian named Le Quien created a list of 50 archbishops (metropolitans) of Nicomedia, an ancient Christian city. In...
An Educational Trip for Tourist Guides
Learning About Ancient Ephesus with Science
A special trip was organized to the ancient city of Ephesus to help tourist guides from Kuşadası learn the...
A Ride Full of Smells Sounds and Memories
Leaving the Bad Behind
As I was riding uphill, I smelled the burned oil coming from a truck beside me in the climbing lane. It...
