Culture & Traditions

A golden Thracian pegasus, found in Vazovo, Bulgaria. Ivorrusev, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thracians and the Gateway to the Beyond
The ancient Thracians believed sacred places could open a path between the living and the dead. From mystical horses to rock sanctuaries aligned with the sun, their religion reveals a... Read more...
Photograph of Baba Vanga, a well-known Bulgarian herbal healer.
Bulgarian Magical Healers: Don’t Call Me a Witch!
In the past, herbs played an important role in protecting girls from being abducted by dragons. Nowadays, healers use herbs to cure illnesses, but some of these may be the... Read more...