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Read More 🡒The inception of the third Bulgarian state dates back to March 3, 1878, following the conclusion of the Russo-Turkish war in San Stefano. Initially, the territory of the new state extended from the Black Sea to Lake Ohrid and from the...
The national liberation movement against Ottoman rule in Bulgaria reached a significant milestone with the April Uprising of 1876, a heroic act that ignited the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation (1877-1878). This war ultimately led to the...
The Bulgarian Revival, also known as the Bulgarian Renaissance, marked a significant period in Bulgarian history characterized by a resurgence of national identity, cultural awakening, and aspirations for independence. This revival period...
In the late 17th century, despite the efforts of figures like Petar Parcevich, Bulgaria continued to experience suppression under Ottoman rule. Parcevich's tireless advocacy for Bulgaria's liberation took him on diplomatic missions across...
The 17th century witnessed several efforts by prominent individuals to organize anti-Turkish coalitions and resist Ottoman rule in the Balkans. In 1601, Mavro Orbini, a Benedictine monk of Croatian origin, published the first edition of...
First Bulgarian State (681 – 1018) Beginning of the Bulgarian state in the Balkans The Basilica in Pliska stands as a majestic symbol of the nascent power and cultural nucleus of the First Bulgarian State, serving as its inaugural...
The resettlement of proto-Bulgarian and Slavic tribes during the 6th to 7th centuries was a pivotal period in the shaping of Eastern European history. One significant development during this time was the emergence of Old Great Bulgaria,...
In 479 AD, the Byzantine emperor Zeno found himself compelled to forge an alliance with the enigmatic "Bulgarians," residing in the region stretching from Constantinople to the Adriatic coast, as recounted by John of Antioch. This marked...
The Balkans witnessed a transformative period as part of the expansive Roman Empire. The culmination of Thrace's conquest occurred during the reign of the Roman Empire, marked by a significant campaign led by the esteemed Roman general...
The VinÄŤa culture, a significant paleohistorical civilization, is renowned for pioneering several groundbreaking achievements during the prehistoric era, predating the 12th century BC. Flourishing during the early Eneolithic period, this...