Andreea Bisinicu

The cruel fate of the Romanian general Henri Cihoski. Hero of the First World War, thrown into a mass grave as an “enemy of the people”

The modern history of Romania is full of military figures who decisively contributed to the survival and unification of the national state, yet not all of them received the recognition they deserved. Among all the generals who made Greater Romania possible, the destiny of Henri Cihoski stands out th... Read more

Cinema Volta in Bucharest, the beginnings of Romanian cinematography and the history of the “technological miracle”

At the beginning of the 20th century, Bucharest was going through a period of rapid transformations. The capital of Romania was becoming increasingly modern, and the new technological and cultural discoveries were beginning to change the daily life of its inhabitants. In this context, the appearance... Read more

She performed alongside Matei Millo and impressed Mihai Eminescu in Bucharest. Great actress Frosa Sarandy died poor and all alone

The history of Romanian theatre in the 19th century is full of resounding names, but also of unjust destinies, covered by oblivion. Among these essential figures, today almost unknown to the general public, is Frosa Sarandy, one of the most talented and appreciated actresses of her time. A pupil and... Read more

Who was Georges Clemenceau and why does a street in central Bucharest bear his name

Georges Clemenceau, one of the most influential political personalities of modern France, was born on September 28, 1841 in the locality of Mouilleron-en-Pareds, in the Vendée region, in western France. The future political leader was to become a dominant figure of the Third French Republic, being k... Read more

The Royal Palace in Bucharest, between monarchy and art. How it became the most beautiful museum in the Capital

Walking along Calea Victoriei, one of the most bohemian and elegant boulevards in Bucharest, your eyes are inevitably drawn to the imposing building that dominates the area: the Royal Palace. This monumental construction, with a history spanning more than two centuries, is a symbol of change, of Rom... Read more

The bohemian poet of interwar Bucharest, caught between love for his wife and his mistress. The tumultuous life of Ion Minulescu

Ion Minulescu remains one of the most fascinating figures of Romanian interwar literature, not only through his unmistakable Symbolist poetry, but also through his intensely lived personal life, marked by the same passion and theatricality that defined his verses. The bohemian poet of old Bucharest... Read more

The National Museum of Romanian Literature in Bucharest: short history, exhibitions, location, prices

The National Museum of Romanian Literature (MNLR) in Bucharest is one of the most important cultural institutions in Romania dedicated to literary heritage. Established in 1957, the museum was created at the initiative of the literary critic and historian Dumitru Panaitescu-Perpessicius, a personali... Read more

The Rebel Mița Biciclista, the most famous courtesan of the 20th century. She wore men’s clothes, spoke foreign languages, and brought three kings to their knees

The story of Mița Biciclista, born Maria Mihăescu, blends seamlessly with the urban mythology of old Bucharest. She was born in 1885, in Dițești, Prahova County, into a modest family. Her mother worked as a laundress, and nothing is known about her father. From Magda Mihăescu to Mița BiciclistaDespi... Read more

When the first traffic light appeared in Bucharest and what the Capital’s road traffic looked like during the interwar period

After the end of the First World War, Romania entered a period of profound economic and social transformations. The country’s capital, Bucharest, became one of the main centers of modernization. During the 1920s and 1930s, the city experienced rapid development, and this was also reflected in the wa... Read more

The Astronomical Observatory, built by Romania’s War of Independence hero. Who was Admiral Vasile Urseanu

Admiral Vasile Urseanu remains one of the fascinating figures of modern Romanian history, a man who managed to combine two seemingly different fields – the navy and astronomy – under the same passion for knowledge and progress. Childhood and the making of a future leaderBorn in 1848, in Bucharest, d... Read more