Category: Balkan History
Historical stories from the Balkans. Personalities, objects and events that marked Yugoslavia forever.
Mate Parlov: One of Yugoslavia’s Greatest Boxers
When speaking of legendary athletes from the former Yugoslavia, it is impossible…
“GOLI OTOK” – The Most Notorious Prison of Former Yugoslavia and Tito’s Era
“Goli Otok” is a name that evokes fear and dark associations, leaving…
Submarine “HEROJ” – The Most Powerful Yugoslav Submarine
Yugoslavia was a country that developed a remarkable naval tradition and capability,…
Serbian most popular Guard: The Rise and Fall of “ARKAN’S TIGERS”
The text is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Introduction: A…
Tito’s yacht “GALEB” – Tito’s Symbol of Luxury and Power at Sea
The former Yugoslavia remembers Josip Broz Tito as a charismatic leader whose…
The Yugoslav Nuclear Program “Vinča”: What was its Purpose?
The Yugoslav Nuclear Program "Vinča"
“Tito’s Blue Train”: Symbol of Power and Prestige in ex Yugoslavia
Tito’s Blue Train, also known as the “Marshal Tito’s Blue Train,” was…
“ZELJAVA” | Top-secret underground military airport in Yugoslavia
The Željava Air Base, also known by its military codename “Object 505,”…
Who was ZELJKO RAZNATOVIC “ARKAN”? (Full Biography)
Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan, born on April 17, 1952, in Brežice, Slovenia, was…