The Football Misunderstanding
From Conspiracy to Exile
Football Was Already Being Played in Constantinople
Football had actually been played for many years in Constantinople by different groups of people....
The Great Football Conspiracy
A Misunderstanding That Terrorized the Sultan
Strange Conspiracies are Often Discovered
Some very curious and unusual conspiracies are discovered in Turkey from time to time. One...
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...
Exploring Hatay’s Rich Heritage
Rock Tombs A Testament to Ancient Burial Practices
Located in close proximity to the Titus Tunnel, the Rock Tombs sprawl across a vast area, serving...
Exploring Hatay’s Historical Sites
St. Simeon Monastery A Testament to Solitude
Constructed in the 6th century A.D., the St. Simeon Monastery stands atop a hill near Aknehir, along the...
Exploring Hatay’s Treasures
Daphne Harbiye A Tranquil Retreat
Situated in the Defne district of Hatay, Daphne Harbiye is renowned for its picturesque waterfalls, nestled just 10 km away...
The good barbarian king Flaccitheus
The good barbarian king Flaccitheus, leader of the Rugi people across the Danube, maintained warm relations with the holy man until his daughter-in-law tried...
Saxons and leads a small group
Around 469, we glimpse Odoacer again, this time just south of the Danube in modern Austria, the province then called Noricum. He has abandoned...
