Saksagan
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...
A Royal Sunday in Belgrade
On Sunday morning, the King of Serbia gave an official audience to the Skupshtina, which is the name for the Serbian parliament. It was...
A Strange Carriage and a Police Stop
Our trunks were loaded onto an old-fashioned carriage—an ancient cab pulled by two tiny horses. These animals looked like they had more energy than...
Protestant Efforts to Support Education in Bulgaria
Raising Funds for Samakov Schools
The Protestants in Bulgaria are working hard to raise money to support the schools in Samakov. They believe that these...
The Impact of Missionary Work in Bulgaria
Translation of the Bible and the Spread of Literature
The Bible was translated into Bulgarian in 1872 by Dr. Riggs and Dr. Long. Since then,...
American Missionary Work in Bulgaria
The American Board of Foreign Missions
The American Board of Foreign Missions has been active in Bulgaria since 1858, when the first mission station was...
Students from Across the Region
Students at Robert College come from many different countries. They represent places across Asia Minor, European Turkey, Greece, and the Balkan States. The largest...
