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Arrival at Leskovac
From there, we came to Leskovac, also called Lefcovia. In this town, I observed little of special note, except for a large tower, which...
The River Morava and Its Trade
By the River Morava, many of the goods of Servia and part of Bulgaria are carried down into the Danube, from where they are...
Journey to Baditzna and Changing Customs
From there we traveled onward to Baditzna, where I first noticed a clear change in the dress of the women. Their clothing appeared unusual...
State Control Over Agriculture and Labor
In 1950, the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party introduced a new system of compulsory state supplies. Under this system, farmers were forced...
Expansion of the Socialist Sector
During this period, the Communist regime changed the balance between the Socialist sector and the private sector in Bulgaria. The Socialist sector included state-owned...
Bulgaria’s Economy Before World War II
State-sponsored economic measures helped revive some parts of the Bulgarian economy during the 1930s. However, this recovery did not last long. In 1937, a...
Greek Shepherds Currant Country and the Canal of Corinth
The Myth of the “Beautiful Greek Shepherd”
Writers of old romances often used the phrase “as beautiful as a Greek shepherd.” Yet, anyone traveling through...
The Traditional Greek Costume and Rural Life
The “Well-Greaved Greek”
The traditional Greek costume, often called the dress of the “well-greaved Greek,” is considered one of the most picturesque national outfits in...
Olive Oil Irrigation and Traditional Greek Life
The Wealth of Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of Greece’s greatest sources of wealth. The silver-green leaves of olive trees are among the most...
Sunday Market in Belgrade
On Sunday mornings, everyone in Belgrade seems to go to the market. The display of fresh food is both large and interesting. There are...
