News, analysis, and features about historical events, dates, figures, and discoveries.
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On July 17, 1394, Ottoman troops definitively captured Veliko Tarnovo, placing a permanent point in the history of medieval Bulgarian statehood and marking the beginning of five centuries of foreign domination.
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On July 17, 1279, Bulgarian rebel Ivaylo achieves a remarkable military victory, defeating superior Byzantine troops near the Devina fortress and…
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An innovative Bulgarian documentary project "Ahab Was Here" will debut at a prestigious American film festival, revealing the creative processes…
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The Bulgarian production company AGITPROP presents an innovative documentary film that explores the unique ecosystem and cultural heritage of one of…
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Director Elitsa Petkova achieves international recognition with her innovative film "Silent Observers", which reveals social problems through a…
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On July 16, 997, the Bulgarian troops suffer a crushing defeat by the Byzantine Empire, which becomes a key moment in the decline of the First…
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On July 16, 1945, American scientists conducted a revolutionary scientific experiment in the New Mexico desert that changed the global military…
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The Ministry of Culture announced the upcoming official confirmation of the Underwater Archaeology Center in Sozopol as a UNESCO Category 2…
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On the eve of the 130th anniversary of his murder, Stefan Stambolov stands out as a key figure in Bulgarian history, whose statesmanlike vision…
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A unique documentary comic presents the dramatic events of the Battle of Varna from 1444, combining artistic and scientific approaches in a…
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The established Bulgarian director Stanimir Trifonov enters a new creative stage, launching a large-scale documentary film, whose premiere is planned…
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The second anniversary of the official day of remembrance was announced by the EU institutions as a sign of solidarity and fight against the global…
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A turning point in the history of archaeology marks the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, which later allowed a complete understanding of…
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On July 10, 1940, an unprecedented air campaign began, aimed at the final defeat of Great Britain, but the British military managed to offer decisive…
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On July 9, 1877, the first competition started, which marks the beginning of one of the most prestigious sports tournaments in the world, becoming a…
