Warsaw is a city that wears its history on its sleeve—its streets tell tales of war, survival, resistance, uprising, and rebirth. It’s not surprising—over the...
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It’s Europe’s youngest country, but what do we really know about Kosovo—independent only since 2008? We have selected five books, the latest in our series of...
In the southern Caucasus, where Eastern Europe and Western Asia meet, Azerbaijan is an often misunderstood nation of subtle contrasts and rich history. This enigmatic...
Hungary often escapes the radar of the casual reader. Yet, for those who venture even gently into its literary offerings, the country offers (or has inspired) a wealth...
Is great travel writing one of the dying literary arts? Our editor (once a travel writer himself) has a few thoughts on the subject here. What’s certain is that...
Since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine in 2014, and its escalation in 2022, a number of insightful books have been published that provide various...
Czechoslovakia, founded in the aftermath of World War I, died a peaceful death on December 31, 1992, when its constituent parts, Czechia and Slovakia, separated into two...
Romania. It’s come a long way these past 30 years, but can still often be the victim of awful, outdated stereotypes, from Dracula to stray dogs and abandoned...
Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world, known best perhaps for being the first nation to officially adopt Christianity as its religion, in 301 AD. Beyond...
Poland, rich with history, culture, and a landscape—from the mountains of the south to one of Europe’s last primeval forests—that begets good writing, has been an...
Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a nation shaped by the complex interplay of history, culture, religion and ethnic identity. For centuries, it was part of the Ottoman...
Throughout history, the Silk Road has been a symbol of prosperity, cultural exchange, and technological advancement. It has left an indelible mark on the world, and its...
