Monasteries are often called the hearths of Bulgarian spirituality, guardians of the Bulgarian faith in the once despondent years of the Ottoman Yoke filled with persecution and humiliation. There is no shortage of historical evidence of..
Elena, a Revival-time town located in the central Balkan Range, attracts visitors with its ecotourism and cultural tourism opportunities, but it also holds a gastronomical allure. The centuries-long history of the town can be read in its..
The Archives State Agency will not be opening its exhibition hall this year to mark International Archives Day with some kind of documentary event from the history of Bulgaria. Still, the emergency situation over the coronavirus epidemic affords..
There exists an established public agreement about the concept of archaeology, which mostly revolves around excavations and mysterious treasure hunts. However, in the eyes of archaeologists, the real treasures are the unearthed artefacts – tiny fractions..
What family line are we descended from, who was its founder and have they left a mark on Bulgaria’s history? The archives preserved at approximately 8,000 churches scattered across the 13 dioceses in Bulgaria are an invaluable source of information...
Life in Bulgaria is gradually going back to normality. After the long period of isolation, people use the good weather to spend more time outside. And from May 15 to June 15, they will be able to combine a pleasant walk in the central part of..
Bulgaria is one of the eleven countries from Southeastern Europe that will take part in an exhibition at the The Field Museum in Chicago. The exhibition Wealth, Power, and Hierarchy in the Prehistoric Balkans has been prepared for three years..
The old Greek word “epidemos” means “upon people” while pandemic refers to events affecting all nations in the world. Historically such events have always shifted geopolitical layers.But there have always been nations that mange to take advantage..
"Today I am going to congratulate you on the arrival of the New Year and to inform you that I have received your portrait. I wish you pleasant new acquaintances in the New Year,” reads a greeting on a card from December 30, 1905. The image..
Ruse is one of the Bulgarian cities with history that can be traced back to ancient times. It is situated on the banks of the Danube River and people have been living in the area for thousands of years. Throughout the..
