Deti i gjerë e i pa anë – The Sea at the Center of Albanian Myth and Memory Elton A. Varfi Deti i gjerë e i pa anë, që mban brenda gjithësinë, nga ty kemi dalë, dhe prapë tek ty do të vijmë. The sea so …

The Albanian Chronicles Series Is Born Today I have the pleasure and pride of presenting the second volume of the Albanian Chronicles series: The Most Important Events of the 20th Century in Albania . This work was born from a simple idea, almost by chance, as ofte…

Albanian and Greek History of an ancient bond Simone Emanuele Fiume About 5,000 years ago, a people from the steppes of what is now Russia came to Europe. Today we call them "Indo-Europeans" because, following their migrations, their settlement spread across …

At the top of their dreams: a Chinese bicycle We republish a 1972 article from Domenica del Corriere, accompanied by a personal reflection. We present a photographic album of Albania, the most closed of the communist countries. Enver Hoxha's regime now encourages a…

Happy Easter from "Albanian Chronicles" On this sacred and radiant day, we wish you peace in your heart, love in your soul, and hope for a better future. Thank you for being part of this journey through Albanian history, memory, and pride. With deep gratitu…

The Siege of Shkodër (1912-1913) War, Betrayals, and the Fate of an Abandoned City Based on L'Assedio di Scutari by Gino Berri and Verified Historical Sources Elton A. Varfi The Reasons Behind the Siege: The Decline of the Ottoman Empire and Balkan Ambitions Th…