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A Royal Rejection
Princess Xenia’s Insult to King Alexander
King Alexander and Queen Draga would surely feel deep embarrassment if Prince Mirko were selected as the future heir...
Strong Ties Between Montenegro and Russia
Two of Prince Mirko’s sisters were raised and educated under the care of the Dowager Empress of Russia, and both later married into the...
Political Intrigue and the Question of Succession in Serbia
In recent years, conspiracies surrounding the Serbian royal family have become more frequent. A major reason for this is Queen Draga’s failure to produce...
Suspicious Behavior from the Guide
The brigands who kidnapped Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka appeared to have a friendly relationship with George Toderoff, the guide hired to...
A Journey Home Turns Dangerous
On September 3, 1901, several teachers, including Miss Ellen M. Stone, had just finished attending a summer training school for teachers in Bansko, Bulgaria....
Close Encounters with Danger
During my years of missionary work in the Balkans, I have often come close to danger. Once, I had to spend the night in...
Decorative Art of the Golden Gate
The outer entrance of the Golden Gate was not only a strong military structure but also a beautifully decorated monument. It reflected the artistic...
Porta Aurea
The Grand State Entrance
The Porta Aurea, also known as the Golden Gate, was the official ceremonial entrance into the city of Constantinople. It was...
Support for Dating the Golden Gate to Theodosius the Great
There are several reasons to believe that the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) was built during the reign of Theodosius the Great. One strong piece...
The Desire for War
Many Turkish officers and upper-class civilians have openly expressed that war with Bulgaria would be better than the current deadlock. They are determined, if...
