Saksagan
Cyrus’s Fall from Grace
Despite his success, Cyrus remained humble and cautious. He often said, “I do not like Fortune when she smiles too much.” However, his good...
The Fall of Fuad Pasha
A Loyal General's Downfall
Living in Fear The Sultan's Paranoid Court
The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire lived in constant fear for his life. His advisers...
The Football Misunderstanding
From Conspiracy to Exile
Football Was Already Being Played in Constantinople
Football had actually been played for many years in Constantinople by different groups of people....
The Great Football Conspiracy
A Misunderstanding That Terrorized the Sultan
Strange Conspiracies are Often Discovered
Some very curious and unusual conspiracies are discovered in Turkey from time to time. One...
The “Active Fighters Against Fascism and Capitalism”
The term “Active Fighters Against Fascism and Capitalism” referred to a special group within the Bulgarian Communist Party. These people were considered heroes of...
Privileges of the Communist Rulers in Bulgaria
During the communist era in Bulgaria, the government claimed to be building a “socialist” society. In reality, however, most people were denied basic human...
Violations of Human Rights and Freedoms
Many people have been denied their basic human rights and freedoms. These rights are guaranteed by international law, but certain governments continue to ignore...
The Long Journey to the Han
We kept asking, "How much further to the han?" but the answers were never clear. After ten more minutes, we continued walking. Half an...
Rough Experiences in the Mountains
A Hard Journey Begins
Although it was a relief to escape the sickness of Berat, the road ahead offered no excitement. The path was narrow,...
The Deceptive Guide
A soldier who worked at the Governor’s residence was sure there was a han (a resting place) about four or five hours away. However,...
