Shqipful Magazine

3 Albanian Women Who Define Strength

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 equal...

Safiye Sultan: The Albanian Queen of the Ottoman Empire

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 rose to power i...

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 fro...

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 wh...

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...

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—on...

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 Ma...