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How the Black Prince Treated the French King
Sir James Audley Honoured
After the battle, the Black Prince wanted to recognize the bravery of his knights. Sir James Audley had fought bravely but...
Capturing the French Nobles
The Battle Grows Fierce
The battle near Poitiers was full of action and danger. Both sides fought bravely, and many knights were injured or killed....
The Battle Begins The Tale of John of Helenes
John of Helenes Escapes
In the battle near Poitiers, a French squire named John of Helenes fled the battlefield. He met his page, who brought...
Early Public Health Resources in Bulgaria
According to the first population census in 1893, Bulgaria had around 4,000,000 inhabitants. At that time, the public health system was very limited in...
People’s Republic of Bulgaria Overview
The People’s Republic of Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe. The country covers an area of approximately 110,000 square kilometers. At the end of...
Christian and Pagan Beliefs in Bulgarian Folk Art
Bulgarian folk art clearly shows a close intertwining of Christian and pre-Christian, or pagan, ideas and beliefs. Even though the objects were often created...
The Transfer of Antiquities After the War
After the First World War and the Turkish War of Independence, major political and social changes took place in Anatolia. As a result of...
Post-Byzantine Art in Anatolia
The panel paintings discussed in this article come from post-Byzantine Anatolia. These works of art are important historical witnesses. They show the vitality and...
A Traditional Saying
The Turkish proverb quoted at the beginning says:
“Obstinacy belongs to the ignorant, quarrel to the foolish, silence to the intelligent, and law to the...
Christianity and the Imperial Cult
The roots of Roman emperor worship go back to the Hellenistic period, long before the Roman Empire reached its height. One of the most...
