A Stranger Comes to Sardis
While King Croesus was busy preparing the wedding of his son Atys, an unusual event took place in the city of Sardis. A man...
Important Cities Connected to Biblical and Ancient History
Many cities mentioned in the Bible and ancient historical writings played an important role in religion, trade, and culture. Several of these cities were...
The Cities Where Paul Preached
During his missionary journeys, the Apostle Paul traveled through many important cities of the ancient world. These cities were centers of trade, culture, religion,...
Pauls Journey to Rome
Paul’s journey to Rome is described in Acts 27:1–28:31. After Paul appealed to Caesar, Governor Festus ordered that he be sent to Rome. Paul...
Early Trade and Industry in Bulgaria
Railroads and Urban Specialization
The first railroad in Bulgaria was built in the second half of the 19th century, connecting Russe on the Danube with...
Bulgarias Economy under Turkish Rule
Agrarian Economy and Land Systems
During the five centuries of Turkish rule in Bulgaria (1396–1878), the country maintained a mostly agrarian economy. Farming was the...
Exploitation and the Big Leap Forward
In the late 1950s, the Bulgarian people faced increasing exploitation under the Communist regime. In October 1958, the Bulgarian Communist Party, acting under clear...
An Honor to American Opticians
Recognition from the Russian Emperor
Through the courtesy of Messrs. Alvan Clark & Sons, we are pleased to publish an extract from a letter written...
Edward Channing
The Latest Slides in the White Mountains
The White Mountains of New Hampshire have once again experienced significant landslides. The most notable recent event occurred...
The Berlin Congress and the Eastern Question
England’s Concerns and the Road to Berlin
In 1878, England, then governed by the Beaconsfield administration, could not quietly accept Russia gaining a dominant position...
