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The Turks’ Curiosity About Writing
The Turks were greatly pleased whenever they saw me writing. Each time I entered a house, I would take out my paper notebook to...
Thoughts on the Size of Ancient Graves
I must confess that it seems very strange to me that the height of man should ever reach such great size. I find it...
Reminders of Mortality Along the Road
As we traveled, we were often reminded of death by the many graves and tombs we passed. These reminders were especially frequent near Belgrade....
Sacred Serpents Near Thebes
In the area around the city of Thebes, there are certain serpents that are considered sacred. These snakes are very different from the dangerous...
The Sacred Hippopotamus of Papremis
In Egypt, the hippopotamus is considered a sacred animal only in one specific region: the canton of Papremis. In all other parts of Egypt,...
Different Beliefs About the Crocodile in Egypt
In Egypt, the crocodile is viewed in very different ways depending on the region. Some Egyptians consider the crocodile to be a sacred animal,...
Towns Opposite Visegrád and Peaceful Submission
Opposite Visegrád lies a town known in older accounts as Oszlaroz. In this place there stands a large and notable church, which shows that...
A Fortress Shaped by Constant War
Few places in this region have suffered so many hard and memorable sieges as this stronghold. Over many years, it became a central point...
Arrival at Strigonium under Turkish Escort
The Turkish saick escorted us safely as far as Strigonium, also known as Gran or Ostrigon. When we reached the town, they set our...
The Journey to Delphi
Routes to Delphi
Traveling to Delphi in ancient times was not an easy task. From Thebes, one could go westward on a difficult journey that...
