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 […]
From Raab to St. Martinsberg
When traveling from Raab, the town of St. Martinsberg soon comes into view. It is a handsome town and a
Suspicion and the Fall of a Turkish Governor
The Bassa (or Pasha) of the region had grown too familiar and friendly with the neighboring governor of Komar. Because
Ancient Roman Tombs and Their Inscriptions
The First Tomb On the cover of this tomb were the letters D. M., which stand for Dis Manibus, meaning
Administration and Travel in the Border Provinces
The Governor of the Region At that time, General Montecuccoli served as the governor of the whole border province. During
Warlike Engines and Instruments of Defence
Places Where Military Devices Can Be Seen Anyone who wishes to see a wide variety of weapons and military instruments
The City of Rab (Javrinum)
Position and Strategic Importance Rab, also known by the Latin name Javrinum, is a fortified city situated at the meeting
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
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
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