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The exhibition “Beyond Yesterday” An Anthropological Walk Retracing the Path of the Manakia Brothers in the Early 1900s

From April 03 to April 20, 2026, the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, Bulgaria will host the exhibition "Beyond Yesterday" by Romanian anthropologist Dr. Konstantin. The exhibition is dedicated to the journey of the Manakia brothers through the Balkans and the photographs taken by the them more than a century ago.
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Foreigner in the Kitchen: the Untold Story of the Mobile Cooking Supports (Lasana) from Emporion Pistiros

In the BEMA Online Seminar on Thursday, April 23, 2026 Dr. Emil Nankov will talk about "Foreigner in the Kitchen: the Untold Story of the Mobile Cooking Supports (Lasana) from Emporion Pistiros".

Support for Professional Development in Cultural Heritage

We are grateful to announce a donation from Saké, an organization that brings electronic music and live events to Bulgaria’s unique cultural sites.

Living in the Time of Troy: An Introduction to Early Bronze Age Tell Sites in Upper Thrace

In the BEMA Online Seminar on November 28, 2025, Prof. Dr. Philipp W. Stockhammer & Dr. Bogdan Athanassov will talk about "Living in the Time of Troy: An Introduction to Early Bronze Age Tell Sites in Upper Thrace".

Summer Round-Up: Exploring Heritage Across the Balkans

This summer, BHFS teams explored heritage across Bulgaria, Greece & North Macedonia — from underwater archaeology and conservation workshops to major excavations at Stobi, Pistiros, Tell Yunatsite, Amzabegovo, and Apollonia Pontica.
Theodosian Palace (4th–6th c. CE) in Stobi, North Macedonia

American Institute for Roman Culture grants 100,000 USD for conservation in Stobi, North Macedonia

American Institute for Roman Culture grants 100,000 USD for the conservation of the Theodosian Palace (4th–6th c. CE) in Stobi, North Macedonia
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3rd General Assembly Meeting of TOURAL Project Partners

The 3rd TOURAL Project Assembly in Zadar gathered partners to advance sustainable cultural tourism, share Living Lab insights, and promote heritage preservation.
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Surface Supplied Diver FREE Training

The BCThubs project organized and participated in the 1st International Conference “Widening the Big Blue Horizon,” held from December 4–6, 2024, in Volos, Greece.

Groove for a Cause: Music Meets Cultural Preservation

Groove for a Cause! SAKÉ events turn music into support for Bulgaria’s heritage. Join the movement on 7 Sept at Tsarevets Fortress.