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General Description of Hungary
Hungary is a country of great natural wealth and beauty. It is well known for its rich mines, famous baths, and valuable mineral waters....
Purpose of the Journey
My interest in observing natural wonders, especially in hilly and mountainous countries, strongly influenced my journey from Vienna to Venice. I was always drawn...
A Readers Guide to European Travel Observations
We live in an age of curiosity and discovery. People today are eager to learn about the world beyond their own borders. Every day...
Gate and Suburb of Pegae
The Meaning and Location of the Name
The name of the gate discussed here referred to the suburb of Pegae (Πηγαί, meaning “Springs”) that lay...
Church St. Theodosia Porta Dexiocrates
The Church of St. Theodosia and Its Significance
The Church of St. Theodosia, also known as the Church of the Holy Martyr Theodosia, was one...
Petrion in Crusader Assaults and Ottoman Siege
The Fourth Crusade and the Capture of Constantinople in 1203
The Petrion district played a central role in one of the most dramatic episodes of...
The History of the Kerko Porta
The Kerko Porta has an interesting history. When Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was on his way to the Holy Land as part of the Third...
The Suburb Near Cosmidion
The suburb in question was near Cosmidion, which made it easy for the Bulgarians under Crum to attack St. Mamas from their camp near...
The Sixth Military Gate and the Wooden Circus
The next Theodosian gate is located between the last tower of the Outer Wall to the north of the Gate of Charisius and the...
Political Conspiracies and Power Struggles in Ottoman Turkey
The Source of All Conspiracies
All the conspiracies against the Sultan came from within his own circle of people and his immediate attendants. The threats...
