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History lesson: how the Institute of Atomic Physics in Măgurele was founded

Few institutions in Romania have had such a profound contribution to the development of modern science as the Institute of Atomic Physics (IFA) in Măgurele. Its story begins shortly after the Second World War, at a time when Romanian science was searching for a new direction and researchers dreamed of a center dedicated exclusively to the study of...

The lesson of history: who was Horia Hulubei – fighter pilot, war hero, and father of Romanian nuclear physics

The father of Romanian nuclear physics, Horia Hulubei, lived a tumultuous life marked by both brilliance and hardship. His story combines the courage of a fighter pilot, the resilience of a war hero, and the intellect of a visionary scientist. He fought in World War I, secretly collaborated with the Allies during World War II to help Romania change...

Famous Boulevard Names: Nicolae Titulescu, Jurist, Professor, Minister, Romania’s Greatest Diplomat

In 2025, 143 years passed since the birth of Nicolae Titulescu, one of the brightest personalities of modern Romania. A politician, jurist, university professor, and exceptional diplomat, Titulescu is remembered as Romania’s greatest diplomat, a visionary of peace and European unity. His career, marked by both glory and suffering, unfolded between...

The Businessman Gheorghe Ștefănescu, the “Wine” Case, and the Incredible Story Behind the Film “Secretul lui Bachus”

The story of Gheorghe Ștefănescu, posthumously nicknamed “Bachus,” begins in 1971 in his wine warehouse on Calea Griviței, near the intersection with Șoseaua Nicolae Titulescu. Over the years, his operations became legendary for their audacity, ingenuity, and impact on Romanian society during the communist era. Ștefănescu’s name would later inspire...

The history of the Romanian Hollywood. The Buftea Film Studios, built by Gheorghiu-Dej for his daughter, Lica

On the outskirts of Bucharest, in the town of Buftea, stands one of the most important institutions in the history of Romanian cinema – the Buftea Film Studios. Conceived in the 1950s at the initiative of communist leader Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, the studios were meant to become a true “Romanian Hollywood.” However, it is said that the project was a...

The great marches of Bucharest after 1990 – a city that refuses to stay silent

For more than three decades, Bucharest has been the place where the country’s tensions settle and surface. Each generation has had its own reason to take to the streets — fear, anger, disgust, or hope. Every protest has reflected the moral and political temperature of Romania at that moment.1990 – University Square. From enthusiasm to repression Th...

Societatea Salvarea, Dr. Nicolae Minovici’s Project, and the Story of the First Ambulance in Bucharest

Nicolae Minovici is one of the most important names in the history of medicine in Romania, especially in Bucharest. An exceptional doctor, skilled in pedagogy and passionate about art, he laid the foundations for two essential institutions for public health: the first Emergency Hospital in the country and the first ambulance service, called Societa...

Tudor Arghezi and the 11 professions. What the great poet worked at before becoming a legend of Romanian literature

In 2025, 145 years passed since the birth of Tudor Arghezi, one of the most brilliant poets in the history of Romanian literature. Few, however, know about the multitude of professions the brilliant writer had throughout his life before becoming a legend. Tudor Arghezi's life was marked by an unceasing search – both spiritual and material. Behind h...

The Frenchman Who Helped the 1848 Revolutionaries: Who Was Edgar Quinet and Why a Street in Central Bucharest Bears His Name

Few of those who walk today along Edgar Quinet Street in central Bucharest — between the University and Queen Elisabeta Boulevard — know the story behind the name. For most Bucharest residents, it is simply an elegant street lined with cafés, students, and theatres. Yet behind this name stands a man who made history — a Frenchman who truly believed...

The Pantelimon Neighborhood: From the Plague Refuge to the Only Area in Bucharest with Painted Rooftops

Pantelimon. For many Bucharest residents, the name evokes an image of a working-class neighborhood filled with gray apartment blocks, pharmacies, slot machine halls, and pawn shops lining the main boulevard. But Pantelimon means much more than that. Beyond the brightly repainted façades lies a fascinating history that begins in the 18th century — i...