Balkan History
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South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs. more...
Countries of the Former Yugoslavia
Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia are countries that once made up Yugoslavia. more...
Incantations, rituals, spells, and charms were integral to witchcraft in Southeastern Europe. Folk healing was the task of the village witch, who possessed special skills more...
Southeastern Europe Spirituality
Spirituality, religion, belief, ritual, and celebration in Southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, has adapted to prevailing religions through this region's history. more...
Bulgarian Easter Egg Traditions
Easter eggs are an important part of Bulgarian Easter traditions. Many practices have fallen out of fashion, but these rituals are still strongly associated with spring. more...
Christmas Traditions in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Christmas traditions involve fasting, the singing of carols, special foods like kolak, as well as other practices historically a part of the holiday celebration more...
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators. more...
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The Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Dynasty of Romania
By: Emily Chauviere
The Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty ruled Romania through the reigns of King Carol I, King Ferdinand I, King Carol II, and the split reign of King Michael I. more...
The Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Dynasty of Bulgaria
By: Emily Chauviere
The Saxe-Coburg-Gotha dynasty ruled Bulgaria from King Ferdinand I, through King Boris III, to King Simeon II who later became Prime Minister. more...
The Marriages of Five Princesses of Montenegro
By: Emily Chauviere
Through the marriages of five daughters of King Nikola I of Montenegro, the Petrovic-Njegos dynasty was related to the royal houses of Serbia, Italy, Russia, and Germany. more...
The Karadjordjevic Dynasty of Serbia
By: Emily Chauviere
Beginning with the clan chief Karadjordje, the Karadjordjevic dynasty oversaw Serbia expand from a small Balkan country to become the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. more...
The Petrovic-Njegos Dynasty of Montenegro
By: Emily Chauviere
The Petrovic-Njegos dynasty ruled Montenegro for centuries, but King Nikola I was the only member of this royal family to rule as king. more...
By: Wade Ankesheiln
In 1911 a group of men formed a secret terror society officially styled Union or Death but commonly called the Black Hand. more...
Late Spring Sunshine Brings Success for NATO
By: Marc Latham
NATO's Kosovo campaign began in the spring of 1999 with low cloud hampering the aerial bombing, but clearer weather during May provided better conditons for NATO pilots. more...
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