The Moat of Constantinople
The moat of Constantinople was one of the most important parts of the city's defense system. In Greek, it was called the Taphros. It...
Smaller Towers on the Outer Wall
The towers along the Outer Wall of Constantinople were much smaller than the towers found on the Inner Wall. These outer towers stood about...
Inside the Towers
Living and Defense Space
The lower part of each tower in Constantinople’s city walls did not play a major role in direct combat. Instead, it...
Learning to Read and Write
It’s quite amusing to see Turkish men, some of them big and strong, struggling to learn how to read and write. In classrooms, there...
Hilmi Pashas Challenges in Macedonia
Hilmi Pasha has been the Viceroy of Macedonia for three years. He understands better than anyone how difficult it has been to achieve lasting...
Hilmi Pasha A Key Figure in Macedonia
Hilmi Pasha is the Inspector-General of Macedonia and one of the most impressive men in the region. He works to keep the peace between...
Daily Lawlessness and Impunity
In discussions with local authorities regarding the rampant lawlessness occurring within their jurisdiction, the responses are deeply concerning. Often, officials will either deny that...
Systematic Violence and Oppression in the Region
The ongoing violence and oppression faced by the local population are alarming. Two men from Mishka approached us, sharing that there is not a...
The Aftermath of Destruction
Total Devastation
In the wake of recent events, the devastation in the village is staggering. There were once 700 houses here, yet not a single...
Challenges in Augmenting Language
Challenges in Augmenting Language Corpora with Syntactic Information: A Focus on Bulgarian Verbs
Introduction
The creation of language corpora enriched with linguistic information occurs in an...
