The Hebdomon as a Gathering Place for Imperial Armies
The plain of the Hebdomon played a major role in the military and political life of the Byzantine Empire. Many important emperors and generals...
The Cyclobion and the Castle of the Theodosians
It is not completely certain whether the Cyclobion was the same structure as the “Castle of the Theodosians at the Hebdomon”, which is mentioned...
The True Location of the Cyclobion
Once the true location of the Hebdomon is correctly identified, it becomes possible to determine the real position of another important site, the Cyclobion....
The “Active Fighters Against Fascism and Capitalism”
The term “Active Fighters Against Fascism and Capitalism” referred to a special group within the Bulgarian Communist Party. These people were considered heroes of...
Privileges of the Communist Rulers in Bulgaria
During the communist era in Bulgaria, the government claimed to be building a “socialist” society. In reality, however, most people were denied basic human...
Violations of Human Rights and Freedoms
Many people have been denied their basic human rights and freedoms. These rights are guaranteed by international law, but certain governments continue to ignore...
