Romania Simply Surprising
Without the work of Nicolae Paulescu the history of medicine would probably have a different course, particularly the history of diabetic medicine. The distinguished Romanian scientist was the first to discover insulin (which he called pancreine). In 1916 Paulescu developed an aqueous pancreatic extract which normalized the blood sugar levels in a diabetic dog. He [...]
Socata (Elderflower Cordial) is a popular drink in Romania, so popular that it even inspired the creation of a new type of Fanta. Have you ever tasted Fanta Shokata? Well… it’s not as yummy as the Romanian beverage that inspired it, but it can give you a fair idea of what elderflower cordial tastes like [...]
Some born in Romania, others with Romanian ancestors, these celebrities enchant us all. They shine on the screen, they bring worlds and dreams in our hearts, they represent, some even without knowing, the true spirit of the nation that was first their cradle. Although there are still no clear records regarding his place of birth, [...]
15 August is commemorating the death of Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ in the Orthodox Church, and it’s the Assumption of Virgin Mary in the Catholic theology. It’s not a public holiday in Romania, not in the sense that all offices close and people celebrate with their families, but it is, nevertheless, an important mark [...]
In times of drought, when the sun burns the fields and hope for rich harvests is lost, a young girl walks the dusty street of the village. She’s wearing willow leaves around her waist, she walks and dances with a graceful pace, yet sometimes her movements are daring, erotic almost as her arms reach to [...]
Many people think of Romania as a Eastern-European country – as it was, once, part of the Soviet block. But Romania’s Transylvania is in Central Europe, and as such, you can expect many similarities with other Central European countries. In cities like Sibiu, Arad, Timisoara, Sighisoara the German influence is strong – and it can [...]
The Living Fires of Lopătari, Buzău are among the most mysterious, and unusual, phenomena you may find in nature, on a hiking path, within your reach. That’s if you know where to look. Romania was blessed with a few such miracles, places that could become its landmark tourist attractions, yet few is known about them. [...]
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