Alexius Part 8
These were given to Alexius, my father, and at the same time allied troops were called for from the Turks, and the Emperor’s Council...
Alexius Part 9
All the Thessalians were on horseback , and what with their iron cuirasses and helmets on their heads gleaming brightly, the horses pricking up...
Ancient Egypt
Introduction
In determining the development of the short story in Egypt, it is necessary to study the inscriptions on papyri and stone monuments, a process...
Alexius Part 10
Then, my father, hurling himself into the midst of the foe, by his valiant struggles did indeed discomfit just that part in which he...
Cold Winter
Who says winter is cold?
Here are a few tips for those who keep thinking ` about what to wear in these days when winter...
Alexius Part 11
On seeing this he covered his face with his vizor which depended from the rim of his helmet, and rushing with violence against these...
Arabian Bazaar
A typical Arabian bazaar
Souq Waqif is among the places that represent the city`s cultural and historical aspects.
There are different jewelries, earthenware, silk and spices...
Alexius Part 12
For like a trumpet-blast the rumour had resounded throughout the army that the Franks had joined them and deserted their Commander-in-Chief, Alexius. The officers...
Alexius Part 13
Hereupon, as the army of Bryennius could no longer put up any resistance (for by now all, both men and horses, were sorely wounded),...
Eulenspiegel and the Merchant part 1
Eulenspiegel and the Merchant (Anonymous: about 1500)
The earliest known version of Eulenspiegel dates from 1515, though an edition is said to have been printed...
