3 Albanian Women Who Prove Strength Knows No Gender

3 Albanian Women Who Prove Strength Knows No Gender

March 8th marks International Women’s Day around the world. A holiday dedicated to raising awareness about gender related issues such as reproductive rights, violence against women and gender equality. In...
March 06, 2024
Safiye Sultan: The Influential Albanian Queen at the Ottoman Court

Safiye Sultan: The Influential Albanian Queen at the Ottoman Court

At the height of the Ottoman Empire's power and glory, a unique event happened in their history, which arguably had a longing effect on world politics and Eastern culture. Women...
March 06, 2024
Brave Albanian Women

Brave Albanian Women

The story of Albania is full of brave Sons of Eagles, but there are also many Daughters who have sacrificed everything for their country and people. In particular, there are some amazing tales from the 20th Century, unfortunately colored by the politics of the past.

January 01, 2022
Sabiha Kasimati - the brilliant Albanian scientist

Sabiha Kasimati - the brilliant Albanian scientist

The first thing that greets you upon entering Albania’s National Museum of Natural Science in Tiranë is not a display on animals, but one centered on the life of the inspirational Albanian woman whose name graces the building: Sabiha Kasimati.

June 11, 2021
Teuta, The Most Powerful Queen of Antiquity

Teuta, The Most Powerful Queen of Antiquity

Illyrian Queen Teuta is one of the most extraordinary figures of Illyrian antiquity and of our Albanian heritage. With her intelligence, courage, and abilities to govern, she managed to strengthen her position in the Mediterranean region and became one of the most serious rivals of the Roman Empire. 

May 03, 2021
The Fearless Mountain Bride Who Defied Convention

The Fearless Mountain Bride Who Defied Convention

In every corner of the world, the image of a bride conjures notions of fragility, beauty, and flourishing femininity. Yet, in the rugged Albanian mountains, the term takes on a different meaning—one of strength, resilience, and untamed spirit. Enter the inspiring tale of Shote Galica, the Albanian female highlander who defied societal norms to become a legend in her own right.

January 30, 2021
Marigo Posio, the mother of the flag

Marigo Posio, the mother of the flag

The official Albanian version recognizes Marigo Posion as the embroiderer of the flag raised on the day of the declaration of Independence. For this, she was called the "mother of the flag". But Marigo Posio did much more than that.

January 21, 2021