Tag Archives: Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, Roman Grandeur East of Italy

Posted on October 17, 2012 by proverbs6to10

The Balkans define the meeting of East and West, between what we know as the Western Roman Empire and the so-called Byzantine Empire. The fault line of history and different religious orthodoxies, A true melting pot of cultures which has … Continue reading →

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“Serdica is my Rome” – International congress on Byzantine heritage in Bulgaria a great success

Posted on October 12, 2011 by proverbs6to10

These words belonged to Emperor Constantine the Great who had a Roman palace in the center of Sofia, called Serdica back then, and ruled his domains from there.  From Press TV That’s why, in an intense competition with other metropolises, … Continue reading →

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Byzantologists from Japan, China to attend XXII International Byzantium Studies Congress in Sofia

Posted on July 18, 2011 by proverbs6to10

Byzantologists from Japan, China and 36 more countries will attend XXII International Byzantium Studies Congress ‘Byzantium without Borders’ in Sofia between August 22 and 27, academician Vasil Gyuzelev, chairman of the organizational committee of the congress, said in an interview … Continue reading →

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Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Major Church Built by Byzantium’s Last Emperors

Posted on July 16, 2011 by proverbs6to10

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed the main church of a 14th century Byzantine monastery built by the last dynasty of the Eastern Roman Empire located in the Black Sea town of Sozopol. First published in Novinte.com, 7 July 2011 The team … Continue reading →

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Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Sanctuary of Greek Goddess Demeter near Byzantine Monastery

Posted on May 22, 2011 by proverbs6to10

A temple of Ancient Greek goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone has been discovered by a team of Bulgarian archaeologists near the town of Sozopol on the Black Sea. The archaeological team of Prof. Krastina Panayotova found the Ancient Greek … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria to Host 22nd World Byzantine Studies Congress

Posted on May 14, 2011 by proverbs6to10

From Novinite.com Bulgaria’s capital Sofia will welcome more than 1 000 scholars from around the world for the 22nd International Byzantine Studies Congress in August 2011. The congress also known as “Byzantium without Borders” will be hosted by the Sofia … Continue reading →

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Unique Byzantine seal found in ancient Thracian city of Perperokon

Posted on September 19, 2010 by proverbs6to10

10 September 2010 | 17:54 | FOCUS News Agency Bulgaria Sofia. A unique Byzantine seal has been found in the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon, archaeologist Nikoklay Ovcharov announced for FOCUS News Agency. The seal is of patrician Teodorokan. The … Continue reading →

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Join in the dig at ancient Stobi, Macedonia with Balkan Heritage Field School!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by proverbs6to10

In 2010, The Balkan Heritage Field School is offering you the opportunity to participate in different digs and expeditions connected to the Byzantine culture in Southeastern Europe. You can make Byzantium ‘live’ for you today; by continuing your archaeological studies … Continue reading →

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Fresco-Hunting Photo Expedition the Byzantine churches and chapels of Western Bulgaria

Posted on May 10, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I started this blog to make Byzantium ‘live’ for people today. Far from being an obscure subject to be left only to dry academic research (which can sometimes be non-inclusive), I have tried to show that Byzantium does live for … Continue reading →

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Join the Byzantine digs and expeditions of Balkan Heritage in South Eastern Europe!

Posted on April 9, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I started this blog to make Byzantium ‘live’ for people today. Far from being an obscure subject to be left only to dry academic research (which can sometimes be non-inclusive), I have tried to show that Byzantium does live for … Continue reading →

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The Greek-Macedonian dispute – time to return to the drawing board?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by proverbs6to10

This is a long but interesting piece by Spyros A. Sofos, a Senior Research Fellow in International Politics at the Helen Bamber Centre for the Study of Rights, Conflict and Mass Violence of Kingston University, London. For those who have an … Continue reading →

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Discovery of the Via Egnatia Commences!

Posted on April 29, 2009 by proverbs6to10

We are all entering into the unknown. We have to build the group and make sure that our mules and donkeys behave! The route of the road is not so well known so I guess we will be doing some work to try to clarify it and map it a little better. Such a diverse group of people are bound to come up with ideas for the future: archeological work; cultural endeavours; long distance footpath development etc. Continue reading →

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