Sector 6 of Bucharest is one of the most dynamic and developed sectors of the Romanian capital. Located in the western part of the city, this sector combines modern residential areas with extensive green spaces, such as Drumul Taberei Park and Morii Lake, offering its inhabitants an oasis of relaxation and recreation. Sector 6 is known for its well...
Standing majestically on Regina Elisabeta Boulevard in Bucharest, the Palace of the National Archives of Romania is one of the city’s monumental public buildings. After extensive consolidation and restoration, it now rivals its neighbor, the Bucharest City Hall Palace, in both elegance and grandeur. Both edifices are emblematic of the Neo-Romanian...
Bucharest is a pretty chaotic, crowded and suffocating city, especially in summer, but it is also full of opportunities, especially for parents. From the best medical care, to the biggest parks and the most exciting activities for the little ones - parents can find quite a lot of what they want for their children in this city. However, at the start...
If you're thinking of settling in Bucharest or you already live here and you want to change your home, you definitely want to choose a better, safer and nicer neighborhood. And if you don't have an unlimited budget (as most of us do), then the decision definitely needs to be weighed even more.Storia has conducted a survey of over 44 thousand respon...
Louis Pasteur was born on December 27, 1822, in the town of Dole, France, into a modest family. His father was a tanner, and his mother managed the household. In 1827, the family moved near Arbois, where young Louis began his studies. He was not considered a prodigy, but he was hardworking, disciplined, and deeply curious about the world around him...
At the beginning of the 20th century, passersby walking along Calea Victoriei could often see an elegant gentleman sitting at a table in front of the Continental Hotel, sipping coffee and reading the Viennese newspaper Neue Freie Presse. That man was Jacques M. Elias — the hotel’s owner, banker, industrialist, and one of Bucharest’s most respected...
The destiny of Dr. Dumitru Bagdasar, the founder of the Romanian school of neurosurgery, is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of Romanian medicine. Born on December 17, 1893, in the village of Roșiești, Vaslui County, Dumitru was the fourth child in a large family of freeholding peasants, Iancu and Smaranda Bagdasar. Coming from a m...
Few scientists have had as profound an impact on modern medicine as Joseph Lister. Born in 1827 in Upton, England, and passing away in 1912, Lister is considered the founder of antiseptic surgery, a medical field that has saved millions of lives and completely transformed the way surgical operations are performed. A visionary who forever changed su...
The University Square, located in the center of Bucharest, is probably the best known square in Romania, constituting "kilometer zero" of the country's road network. Situated in the center of Bucharest, it is perhaps the most representative place of the capital, built in a style that encourages urban modernization and with strong Parisian influence...
On October 30, 2025, Romania once again bows its head in remembrance of one of the most devastating tragedies in its recent history — the Colectiv nightclub fire. Ten years have passed since the night that tore apart a generation and revealed the painful truth of a society wounded by negligence, corruption, and indifference. Sixty-four young people...