Alexandru cel Bun is one of the fundamental figures of medieval Romanian history, a ruler whose political, diplomatic, and cultural legacy profoundly marked the evolution of Moldavia. Although he ruled for more than three decades, one of the longest reigns in Romanian medieval history, the epithet “the Good” was not attributed to him during his lif...
At the end of the 19th century, Bucharest was a whirlwind of carriages splashing mud on the ladies' skirts on Calea Victoriei, a city of brutal contrasts where the smell of coffee from Capșa clashed with the sweat of the more than ten thousand servants who kept the heart of the capital beating. In this landscape of cruel elegance, on April 15, 1892...
Ion Caramitru was more than an exceptional actor. He was a cultural conscience, a civic voice in the decisive moments of recent history, and a professional benchmark for multiple generations of artists. His life unfolded under the sign of the stage, but also of public responsibility, and the legacy he left to Romanian theater remains one of the mos...
The story of Constantin Drăghici is one that seems taken straight out of a film: a child born prematurely, into a modest family, manages to conquer the Romanian public, then goes through a dramatic escape from communist Romania and, in the end, steps onto one of the most prestigious stages in the world, Broadway. His destiny is living proof that ta...
The name Anastasie Panu is today known mainly through a street in Bucharest, yet few passers-by know the story of the man behind this name. Anastasie Panu was one of the key figures of the 1848 generation in Moldavia, a respected jurist, a courageous politician, and a firm supporter of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. His activity unfolded...
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Romanian Principalities were in a state of profound contrast with Western Europe. While the great European states were entering the full swing of the Industrial Revolution, with accelerated economic, social and cultural transformations, Moldavia and Wallachia remained anchored in a medieval structure, domin...
Maria Filotti passed away more than six decades ago, yet she remains immortal in the collective memory of theater and film lovers, remembered as one of the most important actresses in Romanian theater of all time. She was, by definition, a perfectionist, constantly engaged in inner struggles, as any great artist who respects both the audience and h...
Bucharest residents may face higher public transport fares, according to proposals discussed at the Bucharest City Hall. The Mayor of the Capital, Ciprian Ciucu, announced that a price increase is being considered against the backdrop of a difficult financial situation at the municipal level.Discussions at City Hall: what the proposals showDuring a...
Hidden discreetly on Cuțitul de Argint Street, near Carol Park, Casa Bosianu is one of those Bucharest buildings that encapsulate political history, unionist symbols, and the beginnings of modern science in Romania. Few people know that decisive plans for the Union of the Romanian Principalities were woven within its walls, and that its name is clo...
Winter profoundly changes the rhythm of cities, and Bucharest is no exception. Far from the summer crowds and the fast pace of the warm season, the capital takes on a different atmosphere during winter months: calmer, more introspective, better suited for unhurried exploration. Streets become less crowded, cultural spaces more inviting, and parks—t...