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Çay: The Basics of Turkish Tea
View from Pierre Loti Tepesi, Istanbul. Turkey takes its caffeine seriously: Turkish coffee and Turkish tea are unique and renowned around the world. Instead of going out for coffee, like in the United...
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The Power of an Alphabet: The Enduring Legacy of Cyril and Methodius
Born Constantine and Michael, the two brothers are more commonly known today by the names they took as monks, Cyril and Methodius. Their missionary activities among the Slavic peoples of Europe earned...
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Happy New Year: The Vasilopita in Greece and Beyond
The cutting of the Vasilopita is an annual New Year’s tradition for Greeks. Vasilopita is literally “Basil pie,” and celebrates St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappdocia (modern Turkey),...
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Eggs, Bracelets, and Grass: Spring Comes to the Balkans
Yesterday, Americans celebrated Groundhog’s Day, an odd, but perhaps also endearing tradition to welcome the coming of spring. Although Punxsutawney Phil may be unique, traditions that say good-bye to...
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Beyond the Balkans: Nationalism’s Effect on Immigration
Immigration has at times been an issue for many countries. When a nation gains a large body of immigrants, it almost inevitably raises the question, for better of for worse, of what is that nation’s...
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Greek Independence Day: A Complex History for Just 24 Hours
On March 25th, Greeks across the globe celebrated Greek Independence Day. It has been nearly two centuries since Metropolitan Germanos of Patros raised the flag of revolt at the Monastery of Agia...
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Old Mostar Bridge: A Missed Opportunity in International Law
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian city of Mostar is known for its cosmopolitan nature. Churches, mosques, and synagogues lay next to each other and diverse groups of peoples walked side by side for...
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Macedonia: What’s in a Name?
Macedonia established a new government a few weeks ago after several months of political deadlock. Zoran Zaev, the new prime minister, is seen as a potential hero that can save Macedonia from its...
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