The destiny of George Coșbuc is one of the most impressive in Romanian literature. Beyond the image of the classical poet known from school textbooks, Coșbuc was a complex personality: a precocious spirit, a brilliant translator, and a researcher of folk traditions. His life was marked, however, by... Read more
Every year, the beginning of March brings to Bucharest a curious mixture of tradition and modernity. March 1, the day of the mărțișor, continues to be a symbolic landmark of the coming of spring, even if the atmosphere no longer resembles exactly that of the past. In a crowded and hurried city, wher... Read more
In the literary world of interwar Bucharest, disputes between writers and critics were not at all unusual. The capital of Romania had become, in the first half of the 20th century, an effervescent cultural center, where literary magazines, literary circles and meetings among intellectuals constantly... Read more
The Mărțișor is one of the most beloved symbols of spring in Romania, and in Bucharest this tradition has undergone a special evolution. From the simple customs of villages in the past to the modern fairs and elegant gifts in large stores, the Mărțișor has become in the Capital a complex urban ritua... Read more
Who was Banu Manta? If you have ever passed through the area of Victory Square in Bucharest, you have certainly heard the name Banu Manta. The street, the square and even the boulevard preserve his memory. But who was, in fact, this mysterious character, about whom history textbooks say so little, w... Read more
Every year, on March 1, Romanians celebrate Mărțișor, one of the most beloved holidays dedicated to spring. This custom is considered by many researchers to be a deeply Romanian tradition, although there are also opinions according to which neighboring peoples later adopted the symbol because of its... Read more
Ion D. Berindey is undeniably one of the architects who placed Romania on the European architectural map and transformed the country into a land of style and elegance. Considered the most prolific Romanian architect of his era, Berindey left behind a rich legacy, including masterpieces such as the P... Read more
The destiny of Father Daniil Sandu Tudor is one of the most dramatic and impressive in the history of Romanian spirituality in the 20th century. His life seems pulled from a novel: a wealthy and worldly intellectual, who became a monk and spiritual leader, then a martyr of faith in one of the harshe... Read more
Student life in Bucharest can be a fascinating experience, but also an expensive one. The capital offers numerous educational and cultural opportunities, but these come together with a higher standard of living than in many other cities in Romania. In 2026, a student must carefully plan their monthl... Read more
The figure of Marshal Constantin Prezan occupies a leading place in the military history of modern Romania. A prominent personality of the War of National Unification, Prezan was one of the main architects of the reorganization of the Romanian army and of the military successes that made it possible... Read more