Tito Towns: A History of Names
"Tito Towns" are the numerous communities across the former Yugoslavia that were named after President Tito. This article explores their history and heritage.
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“Galeb”: The History of Tito’s Diplomatic Superyacht
In this article, we explore the history of Tito's famous ship "Galeb/Seagull", which was a symbol of Yugoslavia and a tool for diplomacy.
Zagreb Fairgrounds: A Treasury of Modernism & History
This article explores the history and architectural heritage of the Zagreb Trade Fair complex, a true repository of modernism & culture.
13 Unfinished Architectural Relics of the Yugoslav-era
The 1980s era in Yugoslavia could be characterized by its substantial amount of economic crisis and turmoil. During the first five years...
No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 2]
In this “Part Two” follow-up to my article from several months ago “No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia From Old Postcards”, we dive...
Yugoslav Sculpture Symposia: Uniting Workers, Artists & the World
This article explores the history of international sculpture symposiums that were established in Yugoslavia during the mid-century.
No Return Address: Unearthing Yugoslavia from Old Postcards [Pt. 1]
A postcard operates a bit like a rosy-tinted portal. Carefully selected by the sender, the idealized image is sent from its place of...
Institutionalizing the Revolution: Yugoslavia’s “Red” Museums
This article explores the history of the Museums of the Revolution, also known as "red museums" spread across Yugoslavia's landscape.
The Violent History of Sarajevo’s Postmodernist Icon
Situated at the west end of Sarajevo, Bosnia i Herzegovina in the neighborhood of Nedžarići, right across from the towering Hotel Radon...
GloboYugo: Investigating Yugoslavia’s Embassies Around the World
One of the most significant accomplishments made by the Yugoslav government during the middle of the 20th century was their...
An Artistic Guide to the Salons of the Palace of Serbia
Unquestionably the most iconic and monumental building in New Belgrade (and perhaps of the whole Yugoslav-era) is the “Palace of Serbia”,...
A Story of Mars, Tito and a Global Monument to Unity
Just a couple of days ago, I just happened to be looking for a fun science documentary to watch before going to bed. In this search, I...
Zdravko Bregovac: An Architect of Yugoslav Pleasure
Perhaps one of the most prolific and influential architects of Yugoslavia that made a lasting mark upon the landscape and the hearts of...
Symbols of Loss: 8 Yugoslav Monuments to Tragedies & Disasters
When it comes to exploring and investigating the monuments built across the former Yugoslav-region, much of the focus of the Spomenik...
Skopje’s 1963 Quake: From Ruins to Modernist Resurrection
On July 26th, 1963, a massive earthquake struck the city of Skopje in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia in Yugoslavia at 5:17 in the...
Petrova Gora & Netflix's "Tribes of Europa": an overview & analysis
As someone who is always tuned into the developments occurring at and around the WWII commemorative sites of the former Yugoslavia...
The History of Yugoslavia's Pavilion at Montreal's 1967 World EXPO
By the time the 1960s arrived, many of the architectural trends across the globe were being criticized that they created cities of bland...
The Saga of Belgrade's Marx & Engels Monument and Square
The city of Belgrade has many wonderful public squares, each of which has its own special and unique history. However, the one square in...
From Red Star to Red Bull: The History of Tito's Douglas DC-6B
Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito was a man who no doubt enjoyed traveling in style. He had at his disposal many modes of conveyance...
The Lost Legacy of Zlatko Ugljen's Exquisite Hotel Architecture
As one of the most significant and influential architects of the Yugoslav-era, Zlatko Ugljen was among the figures who blazed a trail in...