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Strange Croatian Origins of Painter Franz Seraph Stirnbrand

German painter Franz Seraph Stirnbrand was of unknown Croatian origin

History of Peka

The history and origins of Croatian peka through archaeological and historical sources

Winter Hiking in Croatia – Manojlovac Waterfalls

Winter hiking in Croatia visiting Manojlovac waterfalls at Krka National Park

Interesting Sarcophagus in Zadar Museum

An interesting sarcophagus recently found in Zadar with bones of a local recluse Georgius

How a 17th Ct. Peruvian Volcano Eruption Influenced Croatian Lands

How a 17th Ct. Peruvian volcano eruption Influenced Croatian lands through various sources and some curious connections with plague and military operations.

The Nightingales of Zadar – Brothers Antonio and Gaetano Pini-Corsi

Interesting story of two brothers from Zadar who made an career as opera singers in Italy at the turn of the century.

Vampire of Kringa

Visiting the graveyard of Kringa in search of a legend of Jure Grando – the first recorded person known to have come back from the dead.

Hotel Emotheo in Imotski

My first visit and inspection to boutique Hotel Emotheo in charming Imotski town.

Split’s Maritime Museum recently played host to an exhibition of old documents, organized by Igor Goleš, a local authority on postcards and the author of several monographs on the historic postcards of Dalmatia.