Interview with BNRadio in English

Anna Buxton: “Very often a person feels more Bulgarian when they are away from Bulgaria” Historical maps of Bulgaria to be displayed in London on the occasion of Bulgaria’s national … Continue Reading →


Интервю с БНР от Вторник, 8 Март 2016

Анна Бъкстон: Много често човек се чувства повече българин, когато е далеч от България Исторически карти на България на изложба в Лондон по случай националния празник Трети март публикувано на … Continue Reading →


Food and Drink of Medieval Bulgarians

Food: The mountain chains that run the length of Bulgaria, the rivers that are fed by the melting snows, the fertile valleys and the plain below the river Danube, the … Continue Reading →


The Bulgarians and the Turks in the eyes of OGIER DE BUSBECQ

While researching for my next book – “The European Sultanas” – about the most powerful wives and partners of the Ottoman Sultans, I requested a book by Ogier de Busbecq … Continue Reading →


Cultural Life in the Time of Ivan Alexander

  The time during which Ivan Alexander ruled was a period of continuing educational and cultural growth.  It was estimated now, that over 60% of the town population in Bulgaria … Continue Reading →


Момчил

Според Византийския император Йоан Кантакузин, Момчил е Българин, роден в началото на 14 век.  Предполага се, че произлиза от народа и няма благороден произход, външният му вид, обаче, е удивявал … Continue Reading →


The Dress and Jewellery of the Medieval Bulgarians

Clothes: The formal clothes for court women in Byzantium, as well as in Bulgaria at the time were made from cotton, linen and silk.  Young Princesses and Princes would generally … Continue Reading →


Life and Death in Medieval Bulgaria

  Life and Death in Medieval Bulgaria In seeking to describe everyday life in 14th century Bulgaria, the historian is unable to draw on the wealth of primary accounts, available … Continue Reading →