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The Most Treasured Semi-Precious Stones of Turkey
Turkey is home to many beautiful and rare gemstones. Among them, six semi-precious stones stand out because of their abundance, unique properties, and traditional...
Sepiolite The Soft White Stone of Eskişehir
Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a soft, white mineral made of magnesium and silicon. Its chemical formula is Mg₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂·6H₂O. It usually appears as...
Chrysoprase The Green Gemstone of Turkey
Chrysoprase (also called chrysoprasus) is a beautiful green gemstone that belongs to the chalcedony family. Its green color comes from small amounts of nickel...
Education and Equality for Women in Bulgaria
Some Bulgarian male intellectuals believed that women and men had the same intellectual abilities, but only a few argued that women should be educated...
The Beginnings of the Bulgarian Women’s Movement
The Bulgarian women’s movement started mainly in education and social work. The development of education for women in Bulgaria can be seen in several...
The Coming Conflict
There is little doubt that Bulgaria will eventually pick a fight with Turkey, even though it officially rejects revolutionary propaganda. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria...
Exploring Ancient Sites in Turkey
In this guide, we’ll embark on a journey through time, uncovering the rich history of three remarkable ancient sites in Turkey: Priene, Didyma, and...
Exploring Tralleis A Journey Through History
Tralleis, an ancient city situated in the fertile Meander Valley, holds a rich legacy of orators, teachers, and architects. Let’s delve into its history...
Celebrating Tradition The Baklava Procession
Historian Ilber Ortayli paints a vivid picture of the Baklava Procession, a cherished tradition that once graced the streets of Istanbul during Ramadan. Let’s...
Exploring Goreme and the Open-Air Museum
Goreme is a charming settlement inhabited by approximately 2,000 locals, many of whom still reside in homes carved out of the famous fairy chimneys...
