The Brave Hoti tribe

The Brave Hoti tribe

If you are from the north of the Albanian lands and have one of these surnames, your family probably originates from the Hoti tribe: Cunmullaj, Camaj, Dedvukaj, Dushaj, Gjelaj, Gjonaj, Gojçaj, Junçaj, Lajçaj, Lucgjonaj, Nicaj.
February 03, 2023
The Gruda Tribe

The Gruda Tribe

If you are from the north of the Albanian lands and have one of the surnames below, your family probably originates from the tribe of Gruda. Read more to find out why Gruda tribe has played a very important role in Albanian history.
February 03, 2023
Kelmendi tribesmen

The most important Albanian Tribe

Perhaps the most important Albanian tribe, its name became known in the European world only in the 17th century, because of how steep the mountains in which this tribe lived were. Continue reading to find more about the tribe of Kelmendi, their costumes, the surnames that come from this tribe and the impressions of foreign travelers in the Albanian lands.
February 03, 2023
When and where does the root of the baseless Greek claims come from?

When and where does the root of the baseless Greek claims come from?

One of the worrying problems, especially in the last 2 decades, has been the Greek claim that Himara is a Greek land and that the population there is entirely Greek. A...
February 03, 2023
Did you know about this crazy Albanian tradition?

Did you know about this crazy Albanian tradition?

Do you know that once in Albania, but not only, the ability to steal was highly valued? It was not seen as a dishonest job. Only the theft of "small stuff" was despised.

In the continuation of this story, we will tell you about an entertaining event from hundreds of years ago and a tradition of today in the areas of Laberia. 

January 16, 2023
The secret of the Albanian survival

The secret of the Albanian survival

Many foreigners ask: "How is it possible that Albania was under the Ottoman Empire for 5 centuries and managed to survive again, even though it was fragmented?!"

January 14, 2023
Founders of the first Albanian government

An incredible prophecy of the 15th century

Until 1912, there was an extraordinary legend in the Albanian lands that Eqrem Bey Vlora, nephew of the founding father of the Albanian state, brought back in one of his books. More precisely, a legend based on a prophecy.

January 14, 2023
Elements of Illyrian heritage to today's Albanians

Elements of Illyrian heritage to today's Albanians

Illyrians are considered to be one of the most ancient people of Europe, who left behind an incredible inheritance, both material and cultural. They were not Greeks, nor Romans, but rather took pride in their own identity and fought bravely to preserve it.

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April 12, 2022
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GJERGJ ARIANITI

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GJERGJ ARIANITI

The great Albanian nobleman Gjergj Arianiti, father of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg’s wife Donika, was a hero and powerful warrior against the Ottomans in his own right. He was the eldest of three sons (the others being Muzakë and Vladan) of Komnen Arianiti Spata, who ruled an area outside Durrës.

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February 10, 2022
Brave Albanian Women

Brave Albanian Women

The story of Albania is full of brave Sons of Eagles, but there are also many Daughters who have sacrificed everything for their country and people. In particular, there are some amazing tales from the 20th Century, unfortunately colored by the politics of the past.

January 01, 2022
Sabiha Kasimati - the brilliant Albanian scientist

Sabiha Kasimati - the brilliant Albanian scientist

The first thing that greets you upon entering Albania’s National Museum of Natural Science in Tiranë is not a display on animals, but one centered on the life of the inspirational Albanian woman whose name graces the building: Sabiha Kasimati.

June 11, 2021
The ultimate GOAT

The ultimate GOAT

This is not a fairytale, nor a Games of Thrones script. This is the real history of Gergj Kastriot Skanderbeg, the most epic hero who ever lived, the ultimate GOAT.

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May 29, 2021