Season 7: Independence

Finally free from the Ottomans, Bulgaria fights to find its way in the world as great power politics, radical ideas, and wars shape and reshape the young country.

168 Muslims in Late 19th Century Bulgaria

In this special episode finishing off season 7, we cover the unique challenges faced by Bulgaria's Muslim population following the 1878-9...

Eric D. Halsey

Sep 6, 20221 min read

167 Looking Back on Independence, Part 2

This episode covers the second half of Season 7, roughly from 1886 until 1895. In that time, Stefan Stambolov ran Bulgaria with near...

Eric D. Halsey

Aug 30, 20221 min read

166 Looking Back on Independence, Part 1

This episode covers the first half of Season 7, roughly 1879 until 1886. In that time, Bulgaria drafted its first constitution, found...

Eric D. Halsey

Aug 23, 20221 min read