Saksagan
Identifying the Gate of Melantiados
There is good reason to believe that the gate known as Porta Melantiados (Πόρτα Μελαντιάδος) or Pyle Melandesia (Πύλη Μελανδεσίας) is the same as...
Gate of Selivria
The Gate of Selivria (Selivri Kapısı) and Its Historical Importance
The next major public gate in the Theodosian Walls is known today as Selivri Kapısı....
Gates in the Theodosian Walls
The Second Military Gate
The Theodosian Walls of Constantinople were one of the greatest defense systems of the ancient world. These walls had several gates,...
Prayers Outside the Mosque
While the Sultan prayed inside the mosque, strips of matting were rolled out onto the pavement outside. The pilgrims, who had gathered to see...
The Heavy Responsibility of Protection
The Minister of War holds one of the most dangerous jobs in the empire. He is fully responsible for the safety of the Sultan....
Unusual Deliveries Before the Ceremony
After the carriages passed, two large covered vans arrived. They looked like the kind used to move furniture in the United States. The vans...
Bulgaria Agrees to Accept the Final Border
Bulgaria promises to accept the final border line if His Majesty the Russian Emperor, acting as the official judge (arbitrator), decides that the line...
How to Divide Land Won in War
If Bulgaria and Serbia win new land together (based on Articles 1 and 2 of the Treaty and Article 1 of this secret annex),...
Date and Location of the Treaty
Written in Sofia on February 29, 1912
This section belongs to the Secret Annex of the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance between Bulgaria and Serbia.
What...
Bill Crouse Gains National Attention
After his presentation, Bill Crouse was interviewed by Turkish national television. His paper is also being translated into Turkish so more people in Turkey...
