Lepenski vir On the right bank of the Danube, next to the Đerdap gorge, lies one of the most important Mesolithic and Neolithic archeological sites. It spreads through the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. Lepenski vir was named after the Danube whirlpool, which was the center of one of the most important known prehistoric…

International Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day is celebrated on Sunday, February 21. 21 years ago, at the General Assembly, UNESCO passed a provision marking the International Day of Languages as a remembrance of the unpleasant event from 1952. Namely, in Dhaka in eastern Pakistan, on the territory of today’s Bangladesh, a rebellion of…

Nikola Tesla – a short story about one of the most fascinating minds in the history of the world The other day I was reminded of the movie Prestige. Do you remember this great film by Christopher Nolan (based on the book of the same name by Christopher Priest) about two illusionists? The plot of…

Serbian cuisine in the 19th century Serbian cuisine is very diverse, so diverse that it is very difficult to pinpoint the origins of the dishes that are traditionally eaten in a typical Serbian house. Dishes can vary from region to region, as well as ways of their preparation. Whatever the differences are, one thing is…

The story about Saint Sava (Part 2/2) Part 2 of the conversation with Luka Mičeta, journalist, historian, and creator of numerous books about the Nemanjić dynasty & Serbian Church Autocephaly. We talked about probably the most important person in whole Serbian history – Rastko Nemanjić Saint Sava!   Enjoy! Categories Discover Serbia Education Culture Sports…

Climate & Nature in Serbia Perhaps more than ever, during last year we had the opportunity to visit almost every corner of our beautiful country and experience many landscapes that take your breath away with their beauty and uniqueness. At any time of the year, the destinations we head to will definitely enchant us and…

Serbian folklore costume Folk costumes play a very important role in creating symbols of national and ethnic identity. Folk costumes differ from one end of Serbia to the other, and the things they have in common are very impressive aesthetic elements. Every region in Serbia has some special clothing element, whether it is a motif…

International Day of Education Education should be a basic human right, which should not ever be stripped away. Every child must have a chance to receive a proper inclusive education with equitable quality everywhere around the Globe. Education should be an available lifelong opportunity for everyone everywhere. Despite living in the 21st century racial and…

Divčibare At about 980m above sea level on the mountain Maljen, near the town of Valjevo, a small, pretty, tourist village Divčibare is located. According to the 2011 census, Divčibare had only 141 permanent residents. This mountain field stretches from Crni vrh (the second highest peak of the Maljen mountain, at 1098 m above sea…

Saint Sava – interesting moments from his life, things you may not have known Today is Saint Sava day – a school holiday. This a day when the life and work of the first Serbian cosmopolitan and great educator should be celebrated! We will probably not be wrong when we say that Saint Sava is…