The Achaemenid Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, was one of the ancient world’s largest and most powerful empires.

Bulgaria's involvement in World War I was marked by ambitious territorial goals, strategic military alliances, and significant consequences that reshaped the nation’s political, economic, and social landscape for years to come.

Embarking on a journey through time, the Iron Gates Mesolithic Culture encapsulates the vitality and ingenuity of early human societies, nestled in the majestic Danube Gorge, offering a fascinating glimpse into the dawn of civilization and the innovative survival strategies that shaped our collective human story.

Explore Ottoman rule in the lands of present-day Bulgaria: conquest, administration, architecture, cuisine, revival, and why 1878 was not the end everywhere.

A captivating historical travelogue through Bulgaria’s National Revival (1762–1878), blending rich history with engaging storytelling – from Paisius of Hilendar’s 18th-century manuscript to the April Uprising’s fight for freedom.