How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

Explore Bulgaria's transformation during its communist era, marked by rapid industrialization, political repression, and deep ties with the Soviet Union.

The Vinča-Karanovo culture, thriving between 5500 BCE and 4500 BCE, was a pivotal Neolithic civilization in the Balkans, particularly in present-day Bulgaria.

The Migration Period and Early Byzantine control marked a turbulent era in Thrace, defined by invasions, cultural shifts, and the rise of Byzantine power.

Discover the historical and symbolic contrasts between Bubastis, Egypt—the true cult center of Bastet—and Golyamo Gradishte in Strandzha, Bulgaria, where modern legend claims the goddess was buried. Explore archaeological facts, elevation, terrain, and cultural legacy in this in-depth comparison of myth and reality.