by Diana Livesay | Dec 24, 2024 | Articles
In Romania, Christmas is rich with traditions and customs, many of which have been preserved over time, despite some being replaced. Here are some of the most beloved Christmas traditions from various regions of the country. The winter holidays officially begin on...
by Kurt Brackob | Nov 16, 2020 | Articles
Looking back in time, the age of Michael the Brave seems to represent the “best of times” in the early modern history of the Romanian people. Michael’s defeat of the powerful Ottoman armies and his unification of the principalities served to inspire Romanian patriots...
by Kurt Brackob | Nov 2, 2020 | Articles
While there are few documents that shed light on Vlad III Dracula’s relations with the Church, it was one of the most important aspects of his domestic policy because the Church, as an institution, was an important support for the state, providing it both...
by Kurt Brackob | Oct 10, 2020 | Articles
One of the most significant rulers of Moldavia during the seventeenth century, Vasile Lupu (1634-1653) was a court official who attained the throne of as a result of a revolt by native boyars against Greek officials who had gained significant influence in the Romanian...
by Kurt Brackob | Oct 4, 2020 | Articles
Setting the Stage for the First Reign of Vlad III Dracula After having grown up at his father’s court and subsequently spent time as a hostage at the Porte, Vlad III Dracula’s first opportunity to claim the throne of his father came in the fall of 1448, less...
by Kurt Brackob | Oct 4, 2020 | Articles
Niccolò Machiavelli in his famous work, The Prince, considers Cesare Borgia to be a compelling example for princes to follow if they wish to learn to strengthen their principalities. Although there is no evidence that Machiavelli knew much about the career of the...
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