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The Cardinal’s Failed Mission
On the eve of battle, the Cardinal of Périgord made another attempt to mediate between the French and English armies. He rode to the...
The Black Prince Encourages His Men
As the English army prepared for battle, the young Black Prince addressed his soldiers with courage and wisdom. He reminded them that although their...
Reconnaissance During the Truce
While the Cardinal of Périgord moved between the French and English armies attempting to negotiate peace, other knights took advantage of the truce on...
Health Care Before the Revolution
Before the Socialist Revolution of 1944, medical care in Bulgaria was mostly inaccessible for the general population. The health system was underdeveloped, primary care...
Medical Education and Training in Bulgaria
The Academy of Medicine
All scientific and higher education institutes in Bulgaria are integrated into a single complex called the Academy of Medicine. This complex...
Social Care Services in Bulgaria
Social Home Patronage
In 49 settlements across Bulgaria, a program called Social Home Patronage has been organized. This program provides essential services for elderly people...
Byzantinism Self-Perception and Worldview
Cyril Mango argues that Byzantinism was not only related to art or religion, but also to the general self-perception and worldview of Byzantine society....
Understanding the Term “Byzantinising” in Anatolian Icons
While studying the icons produced in Anatolia, I found the term “Byzantinising” both useful and accurate. This term helps describe artworks that continue the...
Painters on the Ionian Islands in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
From the end of the seventeenth century and throughout the eighteenth century, many painters were active on the Ionian Islands. These islands became important...
Ottoman Trade and the World Economy
Between 1750 and 1815, the Ottoman Empire became increasingly connected to the world economy. By the second half of the nineteenth century, several factors...
