Sunday Market in Belgrade
On Sunday mornings, everyone in Belgrade seems to go to the market. The display of fresh food is both large and interesting. There are...
A Royal Sunday in Belgrade
On Sunday morning, the King of Serbia gave an official audience to the Skupshtina, which is the name for the Serbian parliament. It was...
A Strange Carriage and a Police Stop
Our trunks were loaded onto an old-fashioned carriage—an ancient cab pulled by two tiny horses. These animals looked like they had more energy than...
Reflections on the Balkan War
It should not come as a surprise that war has erupted between the Balkan states and Turkey. The real astonishment lies in the fact...
Mutual Defense Agreement Between Bulgaria and Greece
Article 4
If either of the two governments involved in this agreement declares war on a state other than Turkey without prior understanding and consent...
Military Cooperation Pact Between Bulgaria and Greece
Article 2
In the event of Turkey attacking Greece, Bulgaria commits to declaring war on Turkey and mobilizing its forces, totaling a minimum of three...
The First Crusade part 30
This took place at the sea-ports; but when the boat was out at sea, they gave him food and attention; and then afterwards the...
The First Crusade part 29
Then you transgressed your oath, disregarded also the terms of peace and after taking this town and handing it over to us, you changed...
The First Crusade part 28
However he accomplished nothing, for his countless attacks were as regularly repulsed, and he could neither win over the Franks by persuasive arguments nor...
The First Crusade part 27
So this Drungaire of the fleet I have mentioned went forth, and anticipating Bohemund’s intentions, repaired the town and restored it to its former...