Research division
Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity
Institutes and Academic Specialized Units
Mario Ivanov
Scientific secretary of division 8. Cultural-historical heritage and national identity
mivanov@cu.bas.bg
National Archaeological Institute with Museum
The research in this division is aimed at studying, preserving and popularizing the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage as part of the common European cultural tradition and history.
The main spheres of research in the humanities are: Bulgarian studies, Balkan history, Thracology, Cyrillo-Methodian Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Historiography, Medievalism, Musicology, Dramatic Art, Fine Arts, Screen Arts, Architecture, Ethnology, Folklore, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology , Museology and others.
Information technologies, electronic publishing and digitization of bulk information of the cultural, historical and scientific heritage are implemented, and digital repositories are created to systematize the samples of this heritage and to make effective access to them.
Planned, rescue and emergency archaeological researches and field studies are carried out, and active participation is taken in the preparation to realize national infrastructure projects – highways, gas pipelines, oil pipelines, coal and mineral mining as well as in projects related to the organization of cultural tourism.
Analyses of phenomena related to ancient, medieval, traditional, new, contemporary and modern culture in the context of its specific role in building national, Balkan and European identities in a globalizing world are made.
News
Assoc. Prof. Marijana Stamova, PhD from IBSCT-BAS awarded by the Military History Commission
Prof. Dr. Marijana Stamova from the Institute of Balkan Studies with Center of Thracology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was awarded by the Military History Commission with a prize for research on Balkan military [...]
Inauguration of an “Interactive Map of the Arts in Bulgaria” laboratory at the Institute of Art Studies
On 19 December, the new laboratory "Interactive Map of the Arts in Bulgaria", built and equipped under the BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 "Creation and development of “Heritage BG” Centre of Excellence" project and funded under the "Science and [...]
Award for outstanding publication in the field of Bulgarian studies
Prof. Dr. Ana Luleva of the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum has been awarded the John D. Bell Memorial Book Prize for outstanding publications in the field of Bulgarian Studies by [...]
Presentation of the results of the participation of the Institute of Art Studies in the project “Creation and development of “Heritage BG” Centre of Excellence”
On 12 December 2023, the results of the participation of the Institute for Art Studies (IAS) in the project "Creation and development of “Heritage BG” Centre of Excellence" funded under the "Science and Education for [...]
The share of the supranational identity of Bulgarian citizens is growing but national identity remains the leading one
These are the results of a nationally representative survey conducted by scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences The contemporary identity of Bulgarian citizens is hybrid in nature, combining elements of national, supranational, ethnic and [...]
Solemn celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Institute for Literature
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, presented a GOLDEN honorary plaquette to the Director of the Institute for Literature Assoc. Prof. Penka Vatova on the occasion of the 75th [...]
Prize for outstanding achievement in the field of historical anthropology of Southeast Europe for young researchers
Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mina Hristova from the Section of Balkan Ethnology at IEFSEM-BAS was awarded on November 10 with the Karl Kaser Prize for outstanding achievements in the field of historical anthropology of [...]
Scientific Conference “Turkish Modernity – Political, Social and Cultural Dimensions of the XIX-XX Centuries”
On 30 and 31 October 2023, the Institute of Balkan Studies and Center of Thracology - BAS held a scientific conference on "Turkish Modernity - Political, Social and Cultural Dimensions of the XIX-XX Centuries". The [...]
The prehistoric complex Provadia-Solnitsata impressed the European Parliament
An exhibition dedicated to the prehistoric complex of Provadia-Solnitsata impressed the European Parliament with scientific discoveries about human life at the dawn of European civilization. The exposition is organized with the assistance of the Bulgarian [...]
BAS celebrates the 185th anniversary of the birth of its first president and co-founder Prof. Marin Drinov
On the occasion of the 185th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Marin Drinov, wreaths and flowers at his monument in Scientific Complex 1 of BAS were presented by the President of the Academy Prof. [...]
Meeting of Prof. Revalski with BTA Director General Kiril Valchev
The celebration of the 185th anniversary of the birth of the first president and co-founder of the Bulgarian Learned Society (today Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), Prof. Marin Drinov, were discussed at a meeting today [...]
Memorial plaque of Prof. Geza Feher in Sofia
Memorial plaque to the Hungarian scientist and foreign member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Geza Feher (1890-1955) was unveiled today in front of the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Sofia. The President of BAS [...]
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum presents an exhibition about the necropolis in Trebenishte
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, attended the opening The exhibition "Trebenishte. 105 years since the discovery of the necropolis at Trebenishte. 1918 - 2023" is presented by the National [...]
BAS honoured the Institute of Art Studies with a GOLDEN plaquette on the occasion of its 75th anniversary
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences honored the Institute of Art Studies with a GOLDEN plaquette at a ceremony held at the “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall. The award is for outstanding contributions in scientific and applied [...]
The lectures “Slavic World” by Prof. Shishmanov presented in Freiburg
Prof. Revalski, Full Member of BAS, guest at the event On the eve of the Independence Day of Bulgaria, a symposium dedicated to the distinguished Bulgarian scientist, politician and public figure Professor Ivan Shishmanov (1862-1928) [...]
100th anniversary of the birth of the eminent Italian Slavist and Bulgarianist Prof. Riccardo Picchio
Commemorative evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the eminent Italian specialist in Slavonic and Bulgarian studies Prof. Riccardo Picchio was held on 31 August in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall [...]
The Emerging Leader Award of King’s College London given to a PhD student of BAS
Kaloyan Konstantinov, a PhD student at the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre for Thracology at BAS (IBSCT-BAS), has been awarded the prestigious Emerging Leader Award of King's College London. Since 2017, the award has [...]
Conference on Constantine of Preslav’s Uchitel’noe evangelie (‘Didactic Gospel’)
On 25-27 April 2023, an International Scientific Conference "Constantine of Preslav’s Uchitel’noe Evangelie and the South Slavonic Homiletic Texts (IX-XIII century): Philological and Interdisciplinary Aspects" was held in Sofia. The scientific forum was organized by [...]
Over 100 scholars gathered at the International Conference of the Institute for Art Studies of BAS “Art Studies Readings”
The traditional international conference of the Institute for Art Studies of BAS "Art Studies Readings" was held in two modules - from 20 to 22 April the scholars from the "Old Art" module presented their [...]
International contest for schoolchildren “Traces of Cyril and Methodius’ Work around the World”
The Cyrillo-Methodian Research Center at BAS, part of the consortium of the Center of Excellence "Heritage BG", and the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad are organizing an international competition "Traces of Cyril and Methodius' [...]
Prof. Preshlenova with an award from the Democritus University of Thrace in Komotini
The Director of the Institute of Balkan Studies with Center of Thracology at BAS Prof. Dr. Roumiana Preshlenova was awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the Department of History and Ethnology [...]
Goals and objectives of the National Scientific Programme “Development and Promotion of Bulgarian Studies Abroad”
On March 6, 2023, in the Bulgarian News Agency Press Club, the Executive Board of the National Scientific Programme "Development and Promotion of Bulgarian Studies Abroad" presented the goals and objectives of the Programme. The [...]
Exhibition “150 years since the death of Vasil Levski. Places of memory (1873 – 1933)”
Exhibition "150 years since the death of Vasil Levski. Places of Memory (1873 - 1933)" is on display at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences from 16 to 28 February in the Central Building of [...]
Exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2022” presents NAIM-BAS
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM at BAS) presents the national archaeological exhibition "Bulgarian Archaeology 2022", which can be visited until 21 May 2023 in the temporary [...]