History
News, analysis, and features about historical events, dates, figures, and discoveries.
The Battle of Waterloo - the apogee and the decline of the Napoleonic era
On June 18, 1815, a decisive battle was fought near the Belgian village of Waterloo, which put an end to the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte and marked the end of the entire Napoleonic era in Europe. The united forces of the Seventh Coalition inflicted a crushing defeat on the French army, forcing Napoleon to abdicate for the second time.
The last heroic deed of Hristo Botev's detachment - the battle at Chereshovo Tree
On June 18, 1876, a decisive battle was fought between the surviving detachments of Botev and an Ottoman pursuit force in the area of the Chereshovo Tree near Vratsa. This is one of the last actions in the April Uprising, marked by heroism and self-sacrifice.
Bulgarian pilots at the center of the new documentary film of BNT
BNT is preparing a documentary film titled "Direct Target - Bulgaria" that will tell the story of the heroism and risk taken by Bulgarian pilots during the bombings of Sofia and other cities at the end of World War II.
The Bulgarian music documentary project "The Wings of the Song" premieres in Budapest.
The new documentary film about a women's choir with conductor Vanya Moneva will be presented for the first time to an international audience today at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Hungary. The project focuses on music as a means of communication and cultural identity, and the premiere is held against the backdrop of growing interest in the Bulgarian musical tradition abroad.
Burgas - The Sea City with a rich and diverse history
Burgas is a modern, lively and beautiful city, located on the Black Sea coast. However, behind its contemporary appearance lies a long and interesting history dating back more than a thousand years. The city has gone through various stages of development, transforming from an ancient settlement of the Thracians, Romans and Byzantines into a vibrant coastal town, and later into a dynamic university and tourist center.
How Sunny Beach was created
The Sunny Beach resort marks 50 years since its creation. It was designed and built in the late 1950s as a modern tourist complex, which quickly became one of the most popular holiday destinations for Bulgarian and foreign tourists. The resort has gone through various stages of development, marking a number of important events and achievements, including the registration of the first foreign tourist, the opening of the first hotels and restaurants, the holding of the "Golden Orpheus" festival, and reaching millions of visitors.
May 24 – Day of Cyril and Methodius, Bulgarian Alphabet and Culture
On May 24, Bulgaria honors the creators of Slavic writing and the nation's key role in preserving cultural heritage