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The early-morning sea mist envelops the small temple, making it seem like it is floating. As dawn breaks, the first timid reds tinge the mist blush-pink. Perched atop an elevation

Can a single event change your life completely? Can you remake yourself just because you were at the right place at the right time? Svetoslav Vassilev, who was a school

In 1884, the organization tasked with erecting the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor ran out of money for the Statue’s pedestal. Thankfully, it had powerful friends, and one

Mom, what does a unicorn eat? Can pigs really fly? Can you walk without a skeleton? Dad, will you watch me jump backwards? Parents are busy nowadays, and these queries

The route from Western Europe to Istanbul has passed through the Bulgarian town of Harmanli for centuries, and locals have long provided food and shelter to passing travelers—a tradition reflected

Birds were held in high esteem in ancient times. Parakeets were kept as pets by many. Guinea fowl, pheasants, and mallard ducks roamed the gardens of prominent citizens, while peacocks

In his long, productive life, Stefan Uvaliev lived in many places, often outside Bulgaria, and achieved success in many trades. However, his love for his country and support for the

Few girls from the Roma neighborhood in Velingrad finish high school, and even fewer go on to study at university. Yet, since she was a little girl, Rashka Gaitanova knew

The dry fall and the heavy winter rains destroyed much of Bulgaria’s rapeseed harvest six years ago. The bright-yellow areas that traditionally emerge on Google’s satellite maps at this time