And cities have destinies just like people… Apian of Alexandria (95-165) Nesactium was the main center of the Illyrian tribe Histri, after which Istria is named. The Histri are mentioned for the first time in the work “Periegesis” by the Greek geographer Hecataeus from the 6th century BC, which provides the oldest description of the … Read more
As we pass through the Velebit mountain passes and crossroads, we will come across seemingly randomly placed stone slabs that will catch our attention only when we get closer to them. Only then will we notice that these are unique tombstones – Velebit “mirila”. For many years, “mirila” were completely forgotten, mentioned only in a … Read more
In every historical period, people strive to achieve a certain order of life that will enable them material and human progress. This is how cultures and civilizations emerge, opening up space for various forms of human expression over time and space. Looking back, regardless of differences and temporal-spatial distance, we recognize something deeply human in … Read more
