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The Romance of Chivalry
Many people have admired the history of chivalry for its fascinating stories and heroic ideals. Tales of knights performing brave deeds in splendid tournaments,...
The Desire for Liberty
The author of a late History of the Reign of Philip Augustus observes that the desire for freedom appeared in almost all countries around...
Prefatory Essay
The Role of Virtue and Vice in History
In the early centuries, the strict and disciplined life of the first monks, called cenobites, helped establish...
Expansion of Medical Education
One of the most important goals in the early post-revolution period was the rapid training of medical personnel. The number of students admitted to...
Early Public Health Reforms After the Socialist Revolution
After the Socialist Revolution of 1944, Bulgaria began a new era in public health. During the first few years, the government issued several important...
Public Health Challenges in Bulgaria Before 1944
Before 1944, Bulgaria faced severe public health problems that affected the majority of its population. Tuberculosis was a major concern, with about 90,000 people...
Iconographic Details of the “Unfading Rose”
The icon of the Virgin Mary as the “Unfading Rose” is richly symbolic and visually elaborate. Both Mary and Christ are shown wearing jeweled...
The Iconography of “The Unfading Rose”
The icon of the Virgin Mary known as “The Unfading Rose” became widely popular in the eighteenth century. Scholars such as A. Sukrow, Thalia...
Case Studies in Post-Byzantine Iconography
In Anatolia, many post-Byzantine icons show clear references to traditional Byzantine painting. At the same time, they reflect wider artistic trends of the time...
The Church of St John in Philadelphia
The church that has been named after St John in ancient Philadelphia (modern Alaşehir) was an important Byzantine building. It was rectangular in shape...
