Croatia may be a small country, but it has a long history. Given the position between the Mediterranean and the Balkans, we were always targeted by the stronger powers. So, we had to defend our territories ever since the middle ages, which is why today you will find fortresses in Croatia. While there are a…
If you’re visiting Croatia soon, or you are interested in our country’s most recent history, this blog post is about the Croatian War of Independence. I decided to write this post as a brief summary of the key events that happened from 1990 to 1998. Even though the war in Croatia lasted from 1991 to…
If you’re travelling to Croatia soon, or you’re generally interested into the history of our country, in this blog post I will explain to you a brief history of Croatia. As a Croatian with a Master’s degree in History, I have a strong and vast knowledge of Croatian history and the most important events throughout…
The Croatian flag is one of the most recognisable in the world, mainly for its famous red and white checkerboard. Even if you don’t know much about Croatia, you’ve probably seen the famous red and white checkerboard on football shirts. But there’s much more to the story behind Croatia’s flag besides its popular colours. In…
