BHA Webinar: Saints in the Slavic Christian world (900-1400)

“Saints in the Slavic Christian world (900-1400)”. Assessing culture, power, religion and language in Slavic hagiographies and religious literature. Online seminar, Tuesday 9th November 2021 from 13:00 to 17:00 (preliminary) The seminar is hosted by Lund University, Ghent University and Read More

CfP: Visions of Constantinople: The City and its Peoples

Constantinople, modern Istanbul stands at the conjunction of Europe and Asia. Founded on the site of Byzantium by Constantine in 330 CE its significance religiously, politically, and culturally in the succeeding centuries from its foundation cannot be over-emphasised. But what Read More

CfP: Cultural, Social, Political, Religious and Economic Relations Between Serbs and Romanians from the Early 18th Century to the Late 20th Century

Throughout the history of Serbian-Romanian relations there were many important personalities who contributed to a rich and significant cooperation in the field of history, culture, arts, religion. Some of those personalities influenced relations between the two countries for decades; however, Read More

CfP: “Towards a New Typology of Paramilitarism: Balkan and Global Perspectives in Retrospect”

The study of paramilitarism has advanced rapidly since Robert Gerwarth’s collaborative research project, to the extent that this branch of studies might almost be considered an independent scholarly discipline. The nation state, regional and comparative analyses, as well as particular Read More

CfP: “Football as a Social Phenomenon in the Balkans”

Undoubtedly, sport, and football in particular, is one of the great phenomena of the 20th century. The fact that FIFA member states outnumber UN ones (211 vs. 193) speaks volumes about its great importance. Therefore, through football, many political and Read More

Hiperboreea Vol. 7, No. 2 (December, 2020)

We are pleased to inform you that the latest issue Vol. 7, No. 2 (December, 2020) has been released! Studies and Articles Thracians in the Second Macedonian War (200–197 B.C.) (pp. 109-121)Jordan Iliev Spices on the Edges of the Empire. A Pepper Pot Read More

CfP: “Old and New Insights on the History of Intelligence and Diplomacy in the Balkans”

The Balkans always were and continue to be the struggle area of the Great Powers on the diplomatic and intelligence field/level. Thus, they have played a prominent role in European intelligence and diplomatic activities over the past centuries, numerous intelligence Read More