The Vinca Culture was a prominent prehistoric civilization that flourished during the Neolithic period, from 5700 to 4200 BC. Centered primarily in what is now Serbia, Romania, and Northwestern Bulgaria, the Vinca Culture extended its influence into Hungary, Macedonia, and Greece.

Explore Bulgaria's history through this timeline. From ancient Thracians to the present, see how each period shaped Bulgaria.

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

Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists.

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.