Sarajevo Roses: Sites of Memory and Unobtrusive Symbols of Suffering

During the siege of the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1,425 days long, the citizens of Sarajevo were exposed to terror, including shelling and sniper attacks, on a daily basis.

More Than A Beverage: Coffee and Tea As Social Rituals In The Region

Drinking coffee in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as neighboring countries, is a tradition that goes back a long way.

The Anti-fascist Heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina Between Oblivion, Politicization and Physical Decay

In the silence of mountain landscapes and abandoned parks across Bosnia and Herzegovina, monumental concrete forms and abstract sculptures stand as enduring witnesses to one of the most significant periods in European history — the fight against fascism.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – SREBRENICA YOUTH SCHOOL 2026
On the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the Post-Conflict Research Center is proud to announce the 7th edition of the Srebrenica Youth School.
Jewelry Made from Herzegovinian Herbs Evokes Emotion
The young artist Nina Mučibabić Tinjak makes jewelry from plants and resin.
Nationalist Rhetoric and Ignorance United in Murals
The mural of Ratko Mladić in Belgrade is one of the most controversial "landmarks" of the city, considering everything that happened around and because of it.
Facing the Digital Divide, Bosnia Attracts ‘Digital Nomads’
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) confronts a growing digital divide, as a segment of its population struggles with to understand the basics of the digital space.
Former Camps as Sites of Memory at the Crossroads of Court Proceedings, Politics, and Silence
The sites of former camps and detention centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) today either bear no sign of remembrance, remain subjects of political disputes, or are only fragmentarily recognized as places of memory.
Tradition, Sevdah, and the Fertile Musical Soil from which Srebrenik’s Talents Grow
Srebrenik, a town rich in medieval history and crowned by its magnificent Royal Fortress, has become renowned for many things far beyond the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina.