Saksagan
Leadership and Trustees in New York
The Board of Trustees of Robert College is based in New York City. The president of the board is John S. Kennedy. The secretary...
Sports and Character Building
At Robert College, the gymnasium and playground are not just for fun—they are seen as very important parts of a student’s education. The college...
Turkish Orders and Greek Bulgarian Bands
What the Turkish troops do is based on orders from Constantinople. However, it's difficult to figure out if the Greek and Bulgarian "bands" are...
Limited Aid for Rebuilding Villages
The Turkish government provided money to help rebuild the villages that were destroyed, but it was only about fifteen shillings per family. Many villagers...
The 1903 Uprising and the Attack on Smilevo
Mr. James McGregor, the former British Consul at Monastir, reported that during the 1903 uprising, Turkish soldiers, made up of eleven battalions and several...
A Look at the Serbian Parliament
The Appearance of the Skoupshtina
The Skoupshtina, Serbia’s Parliament, is quite plain and unremarkable. It is built from lath and plaster, and its walls are...
Scenes from the Balkans
Clanging Chains and Convict Labor
As I turned a corner on the road, I heard a loud clanging noise. Coming into view were forty prisoners,...
Terminology in the Communist Constitution
Distortion of Meaning
The terminology used in the Communist Constitution of Bulgaria often starkly contrasts with the actual state of affairs, revealing a profound dissonance...
Free Books for a Society Who Reads Project
Q: Could you elaborate on your efforts to encourage a reading society?
Nevzat Bayhan: Fostering a “society who reads” is integral to civilization, yet certain...
Journey Through Culture at Miniaturk
Setting Goals for Miniaturk A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Can you share the objectives behind the Miniaturk project?
Nevzat Bayhan: Miniaturk, initiated in 2003, aimed...
