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The Thessalians as a Warlike People
A Strong and Fearless Nation
The people of Thessaly have long been known as a warlike nation, and even in later times they were still...
Rivers and Dry Seasons in Thessaly
A Land of Heat and Dryness
When I was in Thessaly, it was a very dry season. Many rivers that are usually important were running...
Noble Stables and Horses of Europe
Famous Stables of Prague
Among the finest stables I had ever heard of were those of Wallenstein at Prague. In those stables, every horse was...
Underground Villages and Hidden Lives
In this country, many families and the inhabitants of several small towns live entirely underground. Their homes are not built above the surface like...
The Great Bridge and Its Importance
Anyone who looks upon this great wooden bridge cannot help but feel amazed. The bridge is built entirely of wood and includes strong wooden...
Journey Through Hungary and the Ottoman Lands
Along our journey, we came upon a newly built khan, also known as a caravanserai, a resting place for travelers and merchants. From there,...
The City of Bresburg and Its Names
Location and Historical Importance
Bresburg, also known in older writings as Posonium, Bosonium, or Bifonium, and by some scholars identified with the ancient Flexum, is...
Carnuntum in the Age of the Roman Emperors
Residence of Great Emperors
At this place, the Roman Emperor Antoninus Philosophus, better known as Marcus Aurelius, resided for a period of three years. His...
Carnuntum and Its Roman Importance
From Local Settlement to Roman Colony
The city of Carnuntum was originally inhabited by a native population, but it was later subdued by the Romans....
The Splendor of Ancient Corinth
A Golden Age of Wealth and Power
In the golden age of Greece, about four hundred years before Christ, Corinth stood as one of the...
