Bulgaria, a country with a rich history and vibrant culture, offers a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered. To truly understand the essence of this...
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Milan Kundera, the prominent Czech-born writer who died on July 11, was known for his profound exploration of human existence and complex narratives. With his...
Each of these books, in their unique way, offers a window into the soul of Serbia. They provide a blend of history, culture, and personal narratives that together form a...
Each of these books (all available in English) offers a unique perspective on Poland, its history, and its people. Whether you’re interested in war, culture...
In this second exclusive extract from his new book, Romania: Rude & Vile, author Rupert Wolfe Murray explains the book’s provocative title. I like to play with...
In this exclusive extract from his new book, Romania: Rude & Vile, a collection of stories about travelling, politics, history, revolution, architecture, books, and...
Our reading this year included personal stories from Albania, Hungary and Romania, and a fictional telling of Ukraine’s Maidan Revolution. Free. Coming of Age at the End...
‘This programme is an act of defiance, a challenge to those who would curtail free expression and the tolerant exchange of ideas, and a catalyst for global...
A new book looks at the complex past of one of Europe’s most simple dishes: Romania’s once ubiquitous mămăligă. Apparently, these are good times for mămăligă, a simple...
One of the world’s leading authorities on Romania has written a memoir. It is a deeply personal, often hilarious look back at an eventful career, as well as a love...
A timely new book questions human authenticity, meritocracy, fairness, and the norms and regulations which will be required to guide our future course. I was recently...
To understand modern Ukraine it’s worth learning about its past. Red Famine, Anne Applebaum’s magnificent book about the Holodomor, is as good a place as any...
