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<channel><atom:link href="https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>История</title><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history</link><description><![CDATA[Списание „История“ е сред най-авторитетните академични издания в областта на българската хуманитаристика. То си поставя за цел да представя задълбочени изследвания за историята на Централна и Източна Европа и Източното Средиземноморие от древността до наши дни, да публикува научни разработки в областта на методиката на обучението по история и на архивното дело. Публикуваните статии и материали са структурирани в отделни рубрики и обхващат разнообразни теми и дискусионни проблеми в сферата на историческото познание.
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ISSN: 0861–3710 (Print), 1314–8524 (Online)]]></description><language>bg</language><item><title><![CDATA[НОВИ ДОКУМЕНТИ ЗА АПРИЛСКОТО ВЪСТАНИЕ ПРЕЗ 1876 ГОДИНА ОТ ОСМАНСКИЯ АРХИВ В ИСТАНБУЛ,  ТУРЦИЯ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/novi-dokumenti-za-aprilskoto-vstanie-prez-1876-godina-ot-osmanskiya-arxiv-v-istanbul-turciya/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/novi-dokumenti-za-aprilskoto-vstanie-prez-1876-godina-ot-osmanskiya-arxiv-v-istanbul-turciya/view</link><description><![CDATA[This article aims to argue that new, significant research on the history of the April Uprising of 1876 can be conducted only if previously unknown archival documents from foreign archives are sought out and made available.  Of particular importance among these is the Ottoman Archive in Istanbul (T. C.  Cumhurbaşkanlığı Devlet Arşivleri Başkanlığı Osmanlı Arşivi / BOA),  which,  unlike in the past, is now accessible to Bulgarian historians.  It contains valuable documents on the course of the uprising,  its suppression,  and its aftermath.  The article provides a general description of some of these documents,  with the most detailed presentation being a petition by 137 citizens of Islimie (Sliven)  dated May 30,  1876.  In all likelihood,  the original was written in Bulgarian or Ottoman Turkish,  and this is a French translation of it,  intended for the Sublime Porte,  specifically for the “Press Directorate” of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The petition is presented in its entirety,  followed by comments and analyses of its content.  The document provides a basis for assessing the role of a segment of the Ottoman administration (in this case,  the Sliven provincial governor,  Haydar Bey), which sought to protect the Bulgarian population from killings,  looting,  and pogroms.  Senior administrators such as Haydar Bey belonged to the second generation of Tanzimat rulers,  who understood well that without the implementation of a European legal system,  the Ottoman Empire had no chance of survival.  For them,  the lives and property of the state’s Bulgarian subjects were just as important as those of the Muslims,  and maintaining peace within the state was a top priority.  The documents presented in the article also reveal something else,  namely that the large-scale pogroms against the Bulgarian population in the spring of 1876 were carried out by the Bashibazouks and the Circassians, while the regular Ottoman army was primarily tasked with maintaining order and safeguarding the lives and property of the Bulgarian population,  as evident from Saadoulah Bey’s account of the work of the commission charged with rebuilding the burned villages in the Plovdiv Sanjak,  also presented in the article.  In conclusion,  it is evident that the discovery and incorporation into  scholarly research of new,  previously unknown archival documents regarding the April Uprising of 1876 can provide answers to important questions – answers that historical scholarship, contemporary education, and Bulgarian society need.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-1-new</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Иван Русев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>419</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>433</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[BETWEEN GUILD AND INFORMALITY: THE SARRAFS OF EDIRNE AS A QUASICORPORATION IN THE OTTOMAN PERIPHERY, FROM THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY TO THE 1850S]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/between-guild-and-informality-the-sarrafs-of-edirne-as-a-quasicorporation-in-the-ottoman-periphery-from-the-fifteenth-century-to-the-1850s/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/between-guild-and-informality-the-sarrafs-of-edirne-as-a-quasicorporation-in-the-ottoman-periphery-from-the-fifteenth-century-to-the-1850s/view</link><description><![CDATA[This article examines the development,  functions,  and institutional transformation of Edirne’s money changers (sarrafs)  from the fifteenth to the mid-nineteenth century. While existing scholarship has largely concentrated on the sarrafs of Istanbul,  the financial actors of the Ottoman provinces have received comparatively little attention.  Drawing on materials from the Ottoman Archives, this study traces the evolution of the Edirne sarrafs and investigates why,  despite their significant economic role,  they failed to form a fully institutionalized guild comparable to its Istanbul counterpart.  It argues that Edirne’s strategic location, commercial vitality,  and administrative importance fostered a sophisticated provincial financial sector that extended beyond currency exchange to tax-farming finance,  customs administration,  credit provision,  and monetary regulation.  However, the Ottoman central administration deliberately maintained a distinction between the sarrafs of the imperial capital and those of the provinces.  By analysing relations between provincial financial actors and the Ottoman state over approximately four and a half centuries, this study contributes to the historiography of Ottoman financial institutions and offers new insights into institutionalization,  state formation, and centre – periphery relations in the Ottoman Empire.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-2-bet</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Mustafa Can Güripek</dc:creator><dc:creator>Şevket Kamil Akar</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>434</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>460</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ВИЗИТИТЕ НА СК „СЛАВИЯ“ В ГЪРЦИЯ (1926 – 1927)  – ФУТБОЛНА ДИПЛОМАЦИЯ В ПЕРИОД НА СЛОЖНИ МЕЖДУДЪРЖАВНИ ВЗАИМООТНОШЕНИЯ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vizitite-na-sk-slaviya-v-grciya-1926-1927-futbolna-diplomaciya-v-period-na-slozni-mezdudrzavni-vzaimootnoseniya/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vizitite-na-sk-slaviya-v-grciya-1926-1927-futbolna-diplomaciya-v-period-na-slozni-mezdudrzavni-vzaimootnoseniya/view</link><description><![CDATA[The study focuses on an aspect that has not been thoroughly explored in the bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Greece since the middle of the 1920s, more specifically,  the first football contacts between athletes from the two countries, against the background of the foreign policy context. The football matches were at the club level and were played in 1926 and 1927, while the Sofia sports club Slavia was a representative of the Kingdom of Bulgaria.  The visits are to Thessaloniki at the invitation of the hosts and on the first visit a debut match between clubs was also held of two neighboring countries.  The matches were attended by representatives of the political elite, the military high command, and the higher clergy. There were official ceremonies before the matches,  including speeches of a political character as well as a solemn performance of the Bulgarian national anthem “Shumi Maritsa”. These were events that happened for the first time. The matches were played in the complex situation of distrust between the two countries,  which had emerged as a consequence of the military conflicts preceding the period.  For the purpose of the study, documents were located and analysed,  as well as publications in periodicals and library collections both in Bulgaria and Greece.  In methodological terms,  a historical approach, content and comparative analyses were used. 
The study demonstrates the positive role of the first football matches between Bulgarian and Greek sports clubs,  which contributed to overcoming the adverse attitudes between the two neighbouring peoples and proves the fundamental social function of sport, that is to transcend barriers and differences between people.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-3-sla</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Камен Бинбелов</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>461</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>475</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ТРУД,  ПРАЗНИЦИ И ПРОПАГАНДА. ДЕНЯТ НА МИНЬОРА В „МАРБАС“, ДИМИТРОВГРАД]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/trud-praznici-i-propaganda-denyat-na-minora-v-marbas-dimitrovgrad/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/trud-praznici-i-propaganda-denyat-na-minora-v-marbas-dimitrovgrad/view</link><description><![CDATA[This study explores the intersection of labor and festivities in the context of a given ideological narrative. It aims to demonstrate how the celebration of professional holidays during the communist era in Bulgaria was used as a means of reinforcing and confirming the propaganda’s influence on communities.  The focus here is on the celebration of Miners’ Day at the “Marishki Basein” coal mining enterprise,  headquartered in Dimitrovgrad.  The analysis is based on data drawn from the enterprise’s archival records,  deposited at the State Archives in Haskovo, and covers the period from the early 1950s to the late 1980s.  The methodological approach adopted is that of a case study,  with micro-level data gaining their meaning from the relevant context.  Consequently,  certain aspects of public life in the specific time and space are brought to the fore.  Dimitrovgrad as the embodiment of the communist utopia and the coal industry as a privileged sector of the national economy are characteristics of the period that pertain to the case under study.  More significant,  however,  is the focus on the development of propaganda institutions and the role of trade unions in exerting ideological influence across the various dimensions of working life – labor and leisure.  Archival sources show that,  over the years,  the organization of the professional miners’ holiday drew upon the full range of propaganda tools – lectures,  movies,  radio broadcasts, visual propaganda, ceremonial gatherings,  and festive dinners.  The message was directed at different groups of people and offered them a corresponding ideologically motivated narrative. It reaffirms the prestigious place of miners in Bulgarian society,  but also conveys broader ideological themes – about the bipolar world,  its evaluation,  and our place within it (with gratitude to the government,  the Party,  and the Soviet Union).  The dissemination of these messages specifically within the framework of the holiday is essential,  insofar as the holiday is a significant modality of communal life, linked to the transmission of values, the affirmation of the community, and positive identification with it.  In this sense,  the effects of the functioning of propaganda institutions during communism can still be observed today.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-4-tru</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Мария Кисикова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>476</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>490</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[АРХИВИТЕ КАТО „ЗЕЛЕНА ПАМЕТ“: ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ ЗА АРХИВЕН МЪРЧАНДАЙЗИНГ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/arxivite-kato-zelena-pamet-vzmoznosti-za-arxiven-mrcandaizing/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/arxivite-kato-zelena-pamet-vzmoznosti-za-arxiven-mrcandaizing/view</link><description><![CDATA[The article examines the concept of archives as “green memory” and the possibility of reinterpreting archival heritage through the lens of the historical relationships between humans,  society,  and the natural environment.  It analyzes the potential of archival sources as carriers of ecological memory and explores the prospects for their public presentation through the application of archival merchandising practices.  The emphasis is placed on the opportunities for archives to utilize their resources in the creation of educational and cultural products that stimulate interest in the past and foster an understanding of contemporary environmental challenges.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-5-arh</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Русалена Пенджекова-Христева</dc:creator><dc:creator>Адриана Любенова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>491</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>509</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ВАЖЕН ПРИНОС В ИЗСЛЕДВАНЕТО НА ИКОНОМИКАТА НА БЪЛГАРИТЕ В ОСМАНСКИЯ ПЕРИОД]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vazen-prinos-v-izsledvaneto-na-ikonomikata-na-blgarite-v-osmanskiya-period/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vazen-prinos-v-izsledvaneto-na-ikonomikata-na-blgarite-v-osmanskiya-period/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-6-ann</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Румяна Радкова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>510</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>521</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ЦЕНТРАЛНА И ИЗТОЧНА ЕВРОПА В РЕГИОНАЛНИТЕ И ГЛОБАЛНИТЕ СИСТЕМИ ЗА СИГУРНОСТ Покана за участие в международна научна конференция]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/centralna-i-iztocna-evropa-v-regionalnite-i-globalnite-sistemi-za-sigurnost-pokana-za-ucastie-v-mezdunarodna-naucna-konferenciya/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/centralna-i-iztocna-evropa-v-regionalnite-i-globalnite-sistemi-za-sigurnost-pokana-za-ucastie-v-mezdunarodna-naucna-konferenciya/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-5-7-cen</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Албена Симова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>522</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>523</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-10-22</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>5</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[КАКВО СЕ СЛУЧИ НА 6 СЕПТЕМВРИ 1885 Г. : „СЪЕДИНЕНИЕ“,  „СЛИВАНЕ“,  „ЗАРОБВАНЕ“?]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/kakvo-se-sluci-na-6-septemvri-1885-g-sedinenie-slivane-zarobvane/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/kakvo-se-sluci-na-6-septemvri-1885-g-sedinenie-slivane-zarobvane/view</link><description><![CDATA[The Unification of September 6,  1885,  is an event that is the subject of a uniformly positive historiographical assessment.  However,  this holds true only at a superficial level,  for if one delves into the memoirs and documents of the period, it becomes impossible to ignore that a segment of the participants in the act held a negative evaluation,  which remained unchanged throughout the years.  Those who lost the dispute regarding the political future of the province never accepted the outcome positively until the end of their lives.  For a long time in their political activities,  the Russophiles continued to treat Eastern Rumelia as an existing political entity,  and their assessment of the Unification subsequently transformed into an internal geostrategic fault line.  This division formed the basis of the differing approaches to the subsequent steps of modernization and,  most importantly,  to resolving the national question. Naturally,  the leaders of the Unification maintained the firm position that this was the most successful act accomplished by the nascent state.  The views of the two political camps never converged, and this represents yet another reason for the enduring deep chasm in public consciousness and the political system.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-1-sep</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Милко Палангурски</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>329</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>342</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[СТОПАНСКИ ВРЪЗКИ НА ТЪРГОВСКА ФИРМА „ХАДЖИ МИНЧО Х.  ЦАЧЕВ И ДРУЖИЕ“ С ЦАРИГРАД (В контекста на балканските контакти на фирмата)]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/stopanski-vrzki-na-trgovska-firma-xadzi-minco-x-cacev-i-druzie-s-carigrad-v-konteksta-na-balkanskite-kontakti-na-firmata/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/stopanski-vrzki-na-trgovska-firma-xadzi-minco-x-cacev-i-druzie-s-carigrad-v-konteksta-na-balkanskite-kontakti-na-firmata/view</link><description><![CDATA[The publication provides informationabout the contacts of thecommercial company “Hadji Mincho h.  Tsachev and Company” with partners and entrepreneurs from Constantinople (Istanbul).  The partners in the mentioned business enterprise were the entrepreneurs from the town of Tarnovo (present-day Veliko Tarnovo in central north Bulgaria),  Hadji Mincho h.  Tsachev and his son-in-law Hadji Nikoli Minchoolu (Minchoglu). 
The study is based on unpublished primary sources (transcripts of letters),  which are stored in the Fund 307 (“Hadji Mincho Hadjitsachev”)  in the Bulgarian Historical Archive of the National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” – Sofia. The documents were written in the characteristic Greek of the mid-19th century,  a mixture of “Katharevousa” and “Demotic”.  The thematic-chronological method has been utilized used in the article. 
The main business partnersof the company “HadjiMincho h. Tsachev and Company” in Constantinople (Istanbul)  were the brothers Hristo and Nikola Tapchileshtovi.  The mutual business dealings between Tapchileshtovi and the Tarnovo partnership covered a number of goods and raw materials.  Moreover,  the Tapchileshtovi assisted the company “Hadji Mincho H.  Tsachev and Company” in its activities related to the purchase of state revenue sources. In this regard,  the Tarnovo company also used the services of several Istanbul money changers,  including Lazar Simeonov,  Hoca Maksud,  a certain Misak, and others of Armenian origin whose names are not mentioned. 
Among the partners of “Hadji Mincho H. Tsachev and Company” in the Ottoman capital, one can also mention the firms “Tomazis Rali and P. Skilitsis” and “T. Rali and Company”.  Moreover,  there is scarce evidence of contacts with such entrepreneurs as Yanto Albala,  Z.  Stefanovich,  Panayot Stoyanovich,  Konstantin Zakharov,  Dimitrios Kalvokoresis,  as well as people mentioned as Hurshit aga,  Rushit, Lursidis,  and Fol.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-2-eco</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Веселин Горанчев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>343</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>356</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE DRINKING WATER FROM THE OLD PUBLIC FOUNTAIN-MONUMENT AT KADIN MOST (NEVESTINO),  BUILT BY THE 13TH RILA INFANTRY REGIMENT IN 1932  (In honor of the 140th Anniversary of the Establishment of the 13th Rila Infantry Regiment)]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/physico-chemical-analysis-of-the-drinking-water-from-the-old-public-fountain-monument-at-kadin-most-nevestino-built-by-the-13th-rila-infantry-regiment-in-1932-in-honor-of-the-140th-anniversary-of-the-establishment-of-the-13th-rila-infantry-regiment/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/physico-chemical-analysis-of-the-drinking-water-from-the-old-public-fountain-monument-at-kadin-most-nevestino-built-by-the-13th-rila-infantry-regiment-in-1932-in-honor-of-the-140th-anniversary-of-the-establishment-of-the-13th-rila-infantry-regiment/view</link><description><![CDATA[In the village of Nevestino (old Kadin Most)  on Str.  Mitko Palauzov No.  12 has a fountain built by the 13th Rila Infantry Regiment in 1932.  In addition to providing water for itself,  with this fountain the regiment has done a social deed for the local population,  because before the water supply and sewerage network was built,  the fountain supplied half of the village with fresh,  high-quality and very cold water even in the summer.  And now,  every summer,  in a water crisis,  the tap provides the people of the village with fresh water.  There is no information about the fountain in the institutions,  as well as literature data about it.  This article is its first documentation as an object and monument of culture.  The water from both fountains meets the drinking water requirements for the studied indicators.  It does not contain heavy metals,  nitrates,  nitrites,  arsenic,  preparations and other harmful components.  It is not radioactive has a certain amount of electrolytes,  which in this case are mineral salts, which explains the presence of chlorine,  which is mainly part of the NaCl salt. Acidity is normal for natural water,  with a slightly acidic character.  The flow rate is 10 l/min.  The new fountain built next to it has a flow rate of 20 l/min.  to be identified, documented and included in the list of immovable cultural values and cultural monuments on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and in connection with the 140th anniversary of the establishment of the 13th Rila Infantry Regiment.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-3-phy</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Anton Sotirov</dc:creator><dc:creator>Krasimir Sotirov</dc:creator><dc:creator>Viktor Sotirov</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>357</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>368</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[LANGUAGE AND REVELATION: IBN TAYMIYYA ON TRANSLATION]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/language-and-revelation-ibn-taymiyya-on-translation/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/language-and-revelation-ibn-taymiyya-on-translation/view</link><description><![CDATA[The article reconstructs the understanding of translation developed by the influential Muslim theologian and jurist Ibn Taymiyya (1263 – 1328) through analyses of his concepts of naql,  tarjama and taʽrīb.  It argues that, for him, translation functions not merely as linguistic transfer but as an epistemological and theological process shaped by revelation,  transmission,  and authority.  The article examines Ibn Taymiyya’s critique of the Abbasid translation movement and his reflections on the translatability of the Qurʼān,  presenting translation as a form of mediation and negotiation between competing intellectual and religious traditions.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-4-lan</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Mariana Malinova</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>369</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>383</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDUCATION AND CULTURE OF LANGUAGE EXPRESSION IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AS A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PHENOMENON]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/education-and-culture-of-language-expression-in-the-school-system-as-a-historical-and-cultural-phenomenon/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/education-and-culture-of-language-expression-in-the-school-system-as-a-historical-and-cultural-phenomenon/view</link><description><![CDATA[Education and culture of language expression within the school system represent a complex historical and cultural phenomenon that develops through changing pedagogical,  social,  and linguistic contexts.  In this process,  the school system functions as an institutional framework in which patterns of language expression are shaped,  transmitted,  and standardized,  while language simultaneously operates as a means of communication and a carrier of cultural meanings.  The findings indicate that the culture of language expression in education has historically evolved through three dominant educational paradigms: the traditional normative approach,  the communicative model of language teaching,  and the contemporary competency-oriented approach.  This development reflects broader socio-cultural changes in the understanding of language,  the role of the student,  and the function of the school in the learning process.  It is evident that the school system not only transmits linguistic norms but also actively participates in their transformation and cultural reproduction,  thereby contributing to the preservation and evolution of language culture in different historical contexts.  It is concluded that the culture of language expression within the school system is the result of continuous interaction between educational practices,  linguistic ideologies,  and socio-historical changes, which confirms its status as a historical and cultural phenomenon.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-5-edu</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Amela Muratović</dc:creator><dc:creator>Kimeta Hamidović</dc:creator><dc:creator>Admir Muratović</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>384</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>394</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ОБРАЗЦОВО ИЗСЛЕДВАНЕ НА БЪЛГАРСКОТО МИНАЛО В ПЕРИОДА НА ОСМАНСКОТО ВЛАДИЧЕСТВО (XV – XVIII ВЕК)]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/obrazcovo-izsledvane-na-blgarskoto-minalo-v-perioda-na-osmanskoto-vladicestvo-xv-xviii-vek/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/obrazcovo-izsledvane-na-blgarskoto-minalo-v-perioda-na-osmanskoto-vladicestvo-xv-xviii-vek/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-6-obr</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Васил Гюзелев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>395</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>398</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[РИТОРИКИ НА ПЪТЯ ПРИ БЪЛГАРИ И ХЪРВАТИ ОТ КРАЯ НА XIX ДО СРЕДАТА НА ХХ ВЕК]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/ritoriki-na-ptya-pri-blgari-i-xrvati-ot-kraya-na-xix-do-sredata-na-xx-vek/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/ritoriki-na-ptya-pri-blgari-i-xrvati-ot-kraya-na-xix-do-sredata-na-xx-vek/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-4-7-ret</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Милена Георгиева</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>399</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>402</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-09-17</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>4</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ЛИПСВАЩА И ПОДМЕНЕНА МУЗЕЙНА РЕЛИКВА ОТ АПРИЛСКОТО ВЪСТАНИЕ В РЕГИОНАЛНИЯ ИСТОРИЧЕСКИ МУЗЕЙ – ПЛОВДИВ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/lipsvashha-i-podmenena-muzeina-relikva-ot-aprilskoto-vstanie-v-regionalniya-istoriceski-muzei-plovdiv/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/lipsvashha-i-podmenena-muzeina-relikva-ot-aprilskoto-vstanie-v-regionalniya-istoriceski-muzei-plovdiv/view</link><description><![CDATA[In recent decades,  thefts of cultural valuables have frequently occurred in Bulgarian museums.  In some cases,  original exhibits have been replaced with similar objects, usually suggesting or revealing internal complicity.  This study presents the replacement of the cross of Pop (Priest) Gruyu Banski, which was used to administer the oath to the delegates at the Assembly in Oborishte during the April Uprising.  The main sources include documents from the Scientific Archive of the Regional Historical Museum – Plovdiv,  as well as printed and digital images.  The last photograph of the original cross dates from early January 2010.  The cross disappeared in 2011 or 2012.  As a silver-plated object,  it was subject to annual inventory checks. According to the inventory conducted at the beginning of 2011,  the cross was still present. After 2012,  however,  it was no longer listed among the cultural valuables subject to annual inspection. Such a change could only be made by order of the museum director. 
Subsequently,  at an unknown time and under unclear circumstances,  another cross appeared in the display case,  resembling the original but clearly different from it.  All museum collections are subject to a full inventory every five years; however,  the inventory due in 2015 proved to be fictitious,  with an inaccurate report entered into the Scientific Archive only in 2022.  No subsequent full inventory has been conducted.  It became evident that no positive change would occur while the director remained in office,  and a report was therefore submitted to the Ministry of Culture.  The director retired,  and a few months later the employee who had most consistently insisted on resolving the case in accordance with the law also retired. The new director was informed but took almost no action.  Ultimately,  the only remaining staff member who remembered the original cross and refused to allow the  replacement to be concealed filed a report with the prosecutor’s office.  No actual investigation followed: no representative of the investigative authorities visited the exhibition or the Scientific Archive,  the case file was closed,  and no official document confirming the loss of the cross has been issued to this day.  The new cross continues to be displayed in the exhibition.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-1-mis</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Видин Сукарев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>229</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>243</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ОПРЕДЕЛЯНЕ И ЗАЩИТА НА ГРАНИЦИТЕ НА НЕДВИЖИМИТЕ ИМОТИ СЪОБРАЗНО НОРМИТЕ НА БЪЛГАРСКОТО ОБИЧАЙНО ПРАВО]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/opredelyane-i-zashhita-na-granicite-na-nedvizimite-imoti-sobrazno-normite-na-blgarskoto-obicaino-pravo/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/opredelyane-i-zashhita-na-granicite-na-nedvizimite-imoti-sobrazno-normite-na-blgarskoto-obicaino-pravo/view</link><description><![CDATA[The regulation of the establishment and protection of boundaries of agricultural properties occupies an important place in Bulgarian common law.  Land, as the primary means of subsistence,  necessitated its clear delimitation and effective safeguarding.  This study examines customary practices related to the demarcation and protection of property boundaries during the Ottoman period and the years immediately following the Liberation.  The Bulgarian customary legal order developed a rich system of terms,  markers,  and rituals through which fields,  meadows,  pastures,  and forests were delineated and protected.  These norms were not only legal in character but also carried moral and religious significance,  with their violation being perceived as a serious offense and sin. For the purposes of this publication, a substantial corpus of ethnographic,  historical-legal, and folklore materials has been analyzed. 
Bulgarian customs related to the establishment and protection of boundaries have been systematically examined,  demonstrating that they are neither random nor isolated phenomena but constitute part of a durable legal and social tradition.  The study further highlights the central role of customary law for the Bulgarian people, for whom the violation of boundaries was perceived as both a legal transgression and a moral offense,  affecting the community as well as divine justice. Additionally, regional variations and similarities have been traced,  showing that these customs were adapted to specific local conditions and the social structure of Bulgarian society.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-2-opr</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Нели Радева</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>244</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>257</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ПРЕВРАТЪТ ОТ 19 МАЙ 1934 Г. В КРИТИЧНИЯ ПОГЛЕД НА ВЕСТНИК „МАКЕДОНСКА ТРИБУНА“]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/prevratt-ot-19-mai-1934-g-v-kriticniya-pogled-na-vestnik-makedonska-tribuna/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/prevratt-ot-19-mai-1934-g-v-kriticniya-pogled-na-vestnik-makedonska-tribuna/view</link><description><![CDATA[The article examines the relationship between the Macedonian émigré community and the Bulgarian state following the coup of May 19,  1934,  through an analysis of the newspaper Macedonian Tribune. The periodical,  a leading voice of the Macedonian diaspora in North America,  documents the shifting attitudes of emigrants toward political developments in Bulgaria.  Initially,  the newspaper adopts a cautious and neutral stance toward the new government.  However,  this position gradually changes as tensions escalate between the state and the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization. 
Before the coup,  the focus of the émigré discourse is largely on foreign policy, especially Bulgaria’s relations with Yugoslavia,  which are viewed with suspicion. After the coup,  attention shifts to internal politics,  particularly the repressive measures imposed by the new regime associated with the Zveno (a Bulgarian political circle).  Arrests,  censorship,  and administrative control over Macedonian organizations intensify tensions and elicit a sharp response from the diaspora. 
As a result,  the newspaper's tone grows increasingly adversarial.  The language used in the newspaper evolves rapidly,  reflecting a deepening divide between “Bulgarians from Macedonia” and those from the Kingdom.  The study highlights how political pressure and state policies not only provoke open confrontation but also reshape identities and rhetoric within the community.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-3-vmr</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Николай Янев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>258</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>276</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[БОГОМИЛСТВОТО И ИСЛЯМИЗАЦИЯТА (ИСТОРИОГРАФСКИ АСПЕКТИ)]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/bogomilstvoto-i-islyamizaciyata-istoriografski-aspekti/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/bogomilstvoto-i-islyamizaciyata-istoriografski-aspekti/view</link><description><![CDATA[The present study examines the historiographical debate surrounding the relationship between Bogomilism and the process of Islamisation in the Balkans,  with a particular focus on Bosnia.  Bogomilism,  a dualistic Christian heresy that emerged in the medieval Bulgarian lands,  spread widely across Southeastern Europe and became especially influential in regions such as Bosnia,  where religious diversity and institutional fragmentation were characteristic features of the late medieval period. 
The article traces the origins of the so-called “Bogomil theory” of Islamisation,  which suggests that adherents of Bogomilism were more inclined to convert to Islam following the Ottoman conquest due to doctrinal similarities or their marginal position within Christian society.  This theory,  developed in late Ottoman and modern historiography,  has been widely debated and often challenged. 
Drawing on a comparative and interdisciplinary methodology,  the study analyzes abroad range of historiographical sources,  examining Ottoman tax registers,  narrative accounts,  archaeological evidence,  and epigraphic materials such as tombstones. These sources and studies reveal that Islamisation was a gradual and complex process, shaped by demographic changes,  social mobility,  economic incentives,  and administrative structures under Ottoman rule,  rather than by direct religious continuity with Bogomil beliefs. 
The research highlights that earlier interpretations overstated the role of Bogomilism, often influenced by ideological and national narratives,  particularly in the context of Bosnian identity formation. Modern scholarship increasingly rejects the idea of a direct causal link between Bogomilism and Islamisation,  emphasizing instead the diversity of religious experiences and the significance of broader socio-political factors. 
In conclusion,  while the “Bogomil theory” continues to persist in certain historiographical and public discourses,  it lacks solid empirical support.  The Islamisation of Bosnia should be understood as a multifaceted historical phenomenon,  embedded in the wider context of Ottoman expansion,  regional dynamics,  and evolving identities in Southeastern Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-4-bog</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Джени Иванова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>277</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>295</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛНОСТ НА ТРУДА И ИНТЕГРАЦИОННИ ПРОЦЕСИ НА СТРАНИТЕ ОТ ЕС,  НАФТА И МЕРКОСУР В ИСТОРИЧЕСКИ ПЛАН]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/proizvoditelnost-na-truda-i-integracionni-procesi-na-stranite-ot-es-nafta-i-merkosur-v-istoriceski-plan/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/proizvoditelnost-na-truda-i-integracionni-procesi-na-stranite-ot-es-nafta-i-merkosur-v-istoriceski-plan/view</link><description><![CDATA[This article examines the level and dynamics of average labour productivity (LP) in the countries associated with three major regional economic blocs: the European Union (EU),  the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),  and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR),  over the period 1951–2019.  The relevance of the topic stems from the relationship between labour productivity and key macroeconomic indicators,  particularly economic growth and economic well-being.  The main objective is to characterize LP at both the aggregate and country levels,  compare productivity patterns across the three groups,  and identify their most significant similarities and differences.  The period under analysis is determined by the availability of empirical data on GDP and employment in the Penn World Table 10.1 database.  It begins with the post-World War II recovery, includes major global crises such as those of 1971 – 1974 and 2007 – 2009,  covers periods of expansion,  and ends immediately before the COVID-19 pandemic.  The article discusses the economic significance of labour productivity and reviews key empirical findings on its historical development in Europe compared with the United States.  It presents a descriptive analysis of the selected country groups.  The results indicate a general increase in LP levels, accompanied by a decline in growth rates. The slowdown in productivity growth over the past three decades raises questions about the role of contemporary technological transformations as a driver of economic growth and has potentially adverse implications for regional economic integration.  In comparative terms, the upward trend in LP is more pronounced in the EU and NAFTA,  while it remains relatively weak in MERCOSUR.  Within the EU,  smaller economies tend to record higher growth rates, with Luxembourg standing out in average productivity level. The United States occupies a dominant position within NAFTA.  Among the  MERCOSUR countries,  Argentina records the highest productivity level,  whereas Brazil exhibits the highest average growth rate.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-5-eco</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Димитър Златинов</dc:creator><dc:creator>Стела Ралева</dc:creator><dc:creator>Надя Велинова-Соколова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>296</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>309</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[НАРОДНИЯТ СЪД ПРЕЗ ПРИЗМАТА НА АРХИВНИТЕ ДОКУМЕНТИ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/narodniyat-sd-prez-prizmata-na-arxivnite-dokumenti/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/narodniyat-sd-prez-prizmata-na-arxivnite-dokumenti/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-3-6-syd</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Албена Симова</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>310</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>312</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-07-18</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>3</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MERCHANT TSVYATKO RADOSLAVOV KANEV (SAHATCHIEV)  FROM SVISHTOV AND HIS WILL FROM 1876]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/the-merchant-tsvyatko-radoslavov-kanev-sahatchiev-from-svishtov-and-his-will-from-1876/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/the-merchant-tsvyatko-radoslavov-kanev-sahatchiev-from-svishtov-and-his-will-from-1876/view</link><description><![CDATA[The aim of the current article is twofold.  On the one hand,  brief, otherwise important information regarding the life and long-lasting entrepreneurial activities of Tsvyato Radoslavov Kane (Sahatchiev)  (1820-1880)  has been presented. 
Tsvyatko was born in Gabrovo into a wealthy (merchant)  family.  His relatives managed to establish lucrative trade contacts with Wallachia and Moldavia,  as well as with the Austrian monarchy,  in the first years of the 19th century. What is more important is that their experience and connections have passed to the next generation,  whose representative is Tsvyatko.  Around the 1840s,  he decided to move to the Danubian town of Svishtov in order to expand his entrepreneurial ventures. He managed to establish several commercial enterprises.  Despite his bankruptcy,  he managed to revive and to expand his economic activity. As a result,  Tsvyatko had the opportunity to amass significant fortunes. 
The second aim of the paper proposed is to shed light on Tsvyatko’s testament drafted in the early spring of 1876.  Currently,  the document is stored in the collections of the Historical Museum in Svishtov and has not been subject to thorough scientific analysis.  The will gives him the opportunity to reveal additional and little-known aspects of his personality, family, and private life. 
The text of the primary source (the will),  provides hints about Radoslavovʼs kin (about his wife Kiriakitza,  his sisters,  and adopted son Tsvetan Radoslavov-Hadjidenkov); about his charitable donations to schools (in Svishtov and in the native Gabrovo); about Tsvyatko’s desire to help financially needy individuals; one can find, albeit briefly, data on Radoslavov’s movable and immovable properties (a house,  café,  two shops,  money,  an inn,  vineyards,  fields, and meadows); last but not least, there are some clues about the executors (Kostaki G.  Avramov and Georgi h. Denkov)  of the will,  who were also representatives of the entrepreneurial elite in Svishtov. 
In general,  the will provides valuable details about the life and last wishes of an open-minded,  entrepreneurial person. As a representative of the Bulgarian (and  the Balkan)  bourgeoisie, he was actively involved in various public activities,  thus contributing to the process of modernization of the Bulgarian society during the National Revival period.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-2-1-mer</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Ivaylo Naydenov</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>103</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>116</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[АНТИЧНА СЕРДИКА В ЗАПАДНИТЕ ПЪТЕПИСИ ОТ XVI – XVIII В.]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/anticna-serdika-v-zapadnite-ptepisi-ot-xvi-xviii-v/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/anticna-serdika-v-zapadnite-ptepisi-ot-xvi-xviii-v/view</link><description><![CDATA[This study examines evidence concerning the ancient past and monuments of Sofia as reflected in foreign travel accounts from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.  Despite the growing interest in Antiquity across Europe during this period,  references to the city’s archaeological remains are sparse and fragmentary. Most authors focused primarily on historical narratives rather than on material remains, with the notable exception of the Basilica of St.  Sophia,  which consistently attracted attention,  albeit often described in a concise manner. The research draws on a broad and diverse body of sources,  including travelogues, itineraries,  reports,  and diplomatic accounts.  It draws on both early printed books and modern critical editions of manuscripts,  as well as relevant analytical studies. In addition,  the study incorporates previously unpublished manuscripts preserved in archival collections in Vienna,  Austria, alongside materials available on microfilm at the Central State Archives in Sofia. The principal methodological approach is source-critical analysis applied to the heterogeneous evidence.  This is complemented by a comparative method,  which facilitates the identification of similarities,  discrepancies,  and recurring errors across different accounts.  A contextual approach is also employed,  situating the travel narratives within their broader framework. The aim of the article is to trace how Sofia’s ancient past and its monuments were perceived and interpreted in foreign travel literature from the early sixteenth to the late eighteenth century. In doing so, it elucidates how foreign observers constructed and conveyed the city’s antiquity,  and how their knowledge,  misconceptions,  and source dependencies contributed to shaping its historical image in the early modern period. Travellers in the Ottoman Empire pursued a variety of objectives – religious, diplomatic,  commercial,  or scholarly –which is reflected in theheterogeneouscharacter of their accounts.  Their narratives were not always based on direct observation, often incorporating material derived from earlier ancient or contemporary authors.  This practice contributed to a degree of standardization and to the repetition of inaccuracies. A particularly illustrative example is the problem of identifying ancient Serdica.  Some  authors, influenced by the cartographic tradition stemming from Ptolemy, incorrectly equated Sofia with Ulpianum, while others identified it with Tibiscum. Descriptions of the city’s fortifications and other archaeological remains are infrequent and generally vague.  Information concerning other antiquities—such as inscriptions, coins,  and architectural fragments—is likewise limited. The Basilica of St.  Sophia occupies a central place in these accounts.  It is associated with a range of origin narratives,  variously attributing its construction to emperors such as Justinian or to legendary figures. Although its architectural features receive little detailed attention,  the building is consistently perceived as a defining landmark of the city.  Other ecclesiastical structures, such as the Rotunda of St.  George,  are only rarely mentioned. The study highlights that foreign authors tended to rely more heavily on classical texts than on locally obtained information,  a tendency that often resulted in inaccuracies.  By contrast,  local inhabitants—both Christian and Muslim—appear to have possessed a clearer understanding of the city’s historical identity,  although this knowledge was seldom systematized or mobilized for the preservation of its heritage. In conclusion,  travel accounts constitute a valuable yet limited source for the study of Sofia’s ancient past,  reflecting both the intellectual interests and the methodological constraints of their authors.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-2-2-anc</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Иван Вълчев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>117</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>134</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[СЪВРЕМЕННИ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ В ИСТОРИЧЕСКОТО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ: ВЪЗМОЖНОСТИ И ПРЕДИЗВИКАТЕЛСТВА ПРИ ИЗПОЛЗВАНЕ НА ИНТЕРАКТИВНИ ДЪСКИ ОТ ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛИ В ИСТОРИЧЕСКИЯ ФАКУЛТЕТ НА СОФИЙСКИЯ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ „СВ.  КЛИМЕНТ ОХРИДСКИ“]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/svremenni-texnologii-v-istoriceskoto-obrazovanie-vzmoznosti-i-predizvikatelstva-pri-izpolzvane-na-interaktivni-dski-ot-prepodavateli-v-istoriceskiya-fakultet-na-sofiiskiya-universitet-sv-kliment-oxridski/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/svremenni-texnologii-v-istoriceskoto-obrazovanie-vzmoznosti-i-predizvikatelstva-pri-izpolzvane-na-interaktivni-dski-ot-prepodavateli-v-istoriceskiya-fakultet-na-sofiiskiya-universitet-sv-kliment-oxridski/view</link><description><![CDATA[This study investigates the integration of interactive whiteboards in higher education,  focusing specifically on their use by lecturers at the Faculty of History at Sofia University.  The primary aim of the research is to explore academic staff perceptions, experiences,  and attitudes toward this technological tool,  while also identifying the key opportunities and challenges associated with its implementation in the teaching process. From a broader perspective,  the study situates the adoption of interactive whiteboards within a framework of organizational change and digital transformation in education. The methodology is based on a mixed quantitative-qualitative approach.  Empirical data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to lecturers who teach in classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards during the 2024/2025 academic year. The survey was administered via Google Forms and supplemented by a paper version to ensure higher response rates. A total of 29 out of 31 lecturers participated,  ensuring a high level of representativeness (approximately 93.6%).  The questionnaire includes Likertscale items,  closed and open-ended questions,  and is organized into thematic sections covering general attitudes,  impact on teaching,  student motivation,  and the need for technical training. The collected data were processed statistically and visualized through charts to facilitate interpretation. The results reveal a very high level of adoption and positive perception of interactive whiteboards among lecturers.  Approximately 96.6% of respondents report using them, with the majority doing so regularly. The findings demonstrate that interactive whiteboards  are widely regarded as valuable educational tools that enhance teaching efficiency,  enable the use of diverse visual materials,  and support the organization of interactive learning activities.  Lecturers also report that these technologies improve student engagement, attention,  and participation, contributing to better learning outcomes. However,  the study also identifies several challenges.  A significant proportion of respondents indicate the need for additional training to fully utilize the advanced functionalities of the technology.  Some lecturers experience technical difficulties or express uncertainty when using certain features.  These findings suggest that while basic competencies are largely established,  there is still a gap in advanced digital skills. In conclusion,  the research provides strong empirical evidence that interactive whiteboards are an effective and increasingly essential component of modern historical education.  At the same time,  it highlights the importance of continuous professional development and institutional support to maximize their pedagogical potential.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-2-3-teh</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Ивайла Попова</dc:creator><dc:creator>Красимир С. Кръстев</dc:creator><dc:creator>Мирена Легурска</dc:creator><dc:creator>Петър В. Петров</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>135</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>156</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[КОНЦЕПТУАЛНИ ОСНОВИ НА ОБУЧЕНИЕТО ПО ИСТОРИЯ И ГЕОГРАФИЯ В БЪЛГАРИЯ И РЕПУБЛИКА КИПЪР – СРАВНИТЕЛЕН АНАЛИЗ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ЗА РАЗВИТИЕ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/konceptualni-osnovi-na-obucenieto-po-istoriya-i-geografiya-v-blgariya-i-republika-kipr-sravnitelen-analiz-i-perspektivi-za-razvitie/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/konceptualni-osnovi-na-obucenieto-po-istoriya-i-geografiya-v-blgariya-i-republika-kipr-sravnitelen-analiz-i-perspektivi-za-razvitie/view</link><description><![CDATA[This study explores the conceptual foundations of history and geography education in Bulgaria and the Republic of Cyprus through a comparative perspective,  with a particular focus on upper secondary education. The main aim of the research is to analyze contemporary curricular models in both countries,  identify similarities and differences in their structure, content,  and pedagogical approaches,  and highlight effective practices that could inform future improvements in Bulgarian education. The methodology is based on a comparative analytical approach.  The authors examine official curricula for history and geography in both educational systems, focusing on several key categories: thematic scope, instructional time,  types of learning activities, and expected competencies.  The study analyzes the Bulgarian curricula for lower and upper secondary education (including profile-oriented training in grades 11th – 12th)  and compares them with the corresponding levels in the Cypriot system, particularly the lyceum stage.  The analysis integrates both qualitative interpretation of curricular documents and systematic comparison of structural elements,  including competency frameworks aligned with European educational standards. The results reveal both shared characteristics and significant differences between the two systems.  In both Bulgaria and Cyprus,  history and geography education is grounded in a competency-based approach that aims to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and civic awareness.  However,  the Cypriot system places a stronger emphasis on critical thinking,  multicultural understanding,  and the interpretation of historical processes without bias.  It also integrates more extensive instructional time for history and includes a broader range of practical activities,  such as project-based learning, fieldwork, and visits to museums and archaeological sites. In geography education, the Cypriot curriculum demonstrates a clearer focus on global issues,  environmental challenges,  and the use of digital technologies,  including  Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  By contrast,  the Bulgarian curriculum is more oriented toward regional geography and national context,  with comparatively limited integration of digital tools and practical research activities. Another important finding concerns the role of practice-oriented learning.  The Cypriot educational model incorporates systematic experiential learning,  encouraging students to actively engage in research, analysis, and real-world problem solving. In Bulgaria,  although such approaches exist,  they are less consistently implemented and often depend on individual teacher initiative. In conclusion,  the study highlights the strengths of both educational systems while identifying areas for improvement. It suggests that Bulgarian education could benefit from adopting elements of the Cypriot model,  particularly in expanding practical activities, enhancing digital competencies, and promoting interdisciplinary and student-centered learning.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-2-4-con</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Мая Василева</dc:creator><dc:creator>Катя Мишева</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>157</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>176</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[РОЛЯТА НА ИЗКУСТВЕНИЯ ИНТЕЛЕКТ В ПРЕПОДАВАНЕТО НА ИСТОРИЯ В СРЕДНОТО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ: ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ И ТРЕВОГИ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/rolyata-na-izkustveniya-intelekt-v-prepodavaneto-na-istoriya-v-srednoto-obrazovanie-perspektivi-i-trevogi/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/rolyata-na-izkustveniya-intelekt-v-prepodavaneto-na-istoriya-v-srednoto-obrazovanie-perspektivi-i-trevogi/view</link><description><![CDATA[In recent years,  artificial intelligence (AI)  has rapidly and extensively permeated nearly every sphere of modern life, and secondary education is no exception to this transformation. Alarge proportion of students regularly use various tools based on large language models to „solve“ a wide range of academic tasks – from writing essays to preparing for exams.  History and civilisation education has not remained outside this general trend,  as an increasing number of students and teachers encounter the capabilities and limitations of these technologies in their everyday pedagogical practice. However, what are the risks of applying AI in history and civilisation education?  What prospects do new technologies offer,  and how can general-purpose and specialised AI tools contribute to improving the quality of history education? The present study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current state and attitudes towards the use of AI-based tools in the study of history in secondary education in Bulgaria. The article comprises four main parts.  The introduction presents the key problems and challenges associated with the development of artificial intelligence and tools based on large language models in the context of contemporary education.  The second part provides an overview of the use of AI in history education,  along with a comparative analysis of various general-purpose and specialised AI tools applicable to the learning process.  The third part describes in detail the results of an empirical study conducted among 167 students and 27 teachers regarding their experience,  expectations,  and attitudes towards the use of AI in history education.  The conclusion systematises the main findings and formulates specific recommendations that can contribute to more effective teaching and learning of history in secondary education. A critical analysis of the distinctive features of history teaching has been conducted, and recommendations and best practices for integrating general-purpose and specific AI-based tools into the educational process of history and civilisations have been presented.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-2-5-aii</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Албена Антонова</dc:creator><dc:creator>Христо Беров</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>177</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>199</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[КЪМ ИСТОРИЯТА НА ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВОТО В БЪЛГАРИЯ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/km-istoriyata-na-predpriemacestvoto-v-blgariya/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/km-istoriyata-na-predpriemacestvoto-v-blgariya/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Пенчо Д. Пенчев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>200</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>204</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ВПЕЧАТЛЕНИЯ ОТ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯТА „КРИМСКАТА ВОЙНА.  ГЛОБАЛНА И ЛОКАЛНА“, ПРОВЕДЕНА НА 2 АПРИЛ 2026 Г.  В СОФИЙСКИЯ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ „СВ.  КЛИМЕНТ ОХРИДСКИ“]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vpecatleniya-ot-konferenciyata-krimskata-voina-globalna-i-lokalna-provedena-na-2-april-2026-g-v-sofiiskiya-universitet-sv-kliment-oxridski/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/vpecatleniya-ot-konferenciyata-krimskata-voina-globalna-i-lokalna-provedena-na-2-april-2026-g-v-sofiiskiya-universitet-sv-kliment-oxridski/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Любомир Кръстев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>205</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>210</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[ТЕМАТА ЗА ИНТЕГРАЦИЯТА, ПРОТЕКЦИОНИЗМА И НАЦИОНАЛИЗМА В СТОПАНСКО-ИСТОРИЧЕСКИТЕ ИЗСЛЕДВАНИЯ]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/temata-za-integraciyata-protekcionizma-i-nacionalizma-v-stopansko-istoriceskite-izsledvaniya/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/temata-za-integraciyata-protekcionizma-i-nacionalizma-v-stopansko-istoriceskite-izsledvaniya/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Иван Русев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>211</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>213</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-05-13</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>2</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[Към читателя]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/uvazaemi-citatelyu/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/uvazaemi-citatelyu/view</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Иван Русев</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>7</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>8</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-03-08</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>1</prism:number></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL: URBAN MEMORY, IMPERIAL ECHOES,  AND THE MICROGEOGRAPHY OF FEAR IN PREWAR BELGRADE]]></title><guid isPermaLink="true">https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/the-bottom-of-the-well-urban-memory-imperial-echoes-and-the-microgeography-of-fear-in-prewar-belgrade/view</guid><link>https://journals.azbuki.bg/history/the-bottom-of-the-well-urban-memory-imperial-echoes-and-the-microgeography-of-fear-in-prewar-belgrade/view</link><description><![CDATA[This article offers a microhistorical reading of Vladislav Maevsky’s 1913 travel sketch of Belgrade,  focusing on his descent into the Roman well at Kalemegdan Fortress.  By analyzing this episode as an affective and symbolic site,  the study reveals how subterranean spaces serve as repositories of imperial memory,  historical anxiety,  and national identity.  Drawing on methodologies from urban history and memory studies,  the article situates the well as a metaphor for Serbia’s layered temporalities and contested sovereignties on the eve of the First World War.  It further interprets Maevsky’s encounters with museums, monuments, and civic spaces as part of a broader urban effort to stage national identity through selective remembrance.  This essay demonstrates how even minor urban forms such as wells,  portraits,  or stairwells can function as dense sites of historical meaning and advocates for further microhistorical approaches to the urban landscapes of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.\(^{1}\)]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><dc:identifier>doi:10.53656/his2026-1-1-bot</dc:identifier><dc:creator>Srđan M. Jovanović</dc:creator><prism:journalTitle>История</prism:journalTitle><prism:startingPage>9</prism:startingPage><prism:endingPage>25</prism:endingPage><prism:publicationDate>2026-03-08</prism:publicationDate><dc:date>2026</dc:date><prism:volume>34</prism:volume><prism:number>1</prism:number></item></channel></rss>