Author: Ivana Tucak

Ivana Tucak, Editor-in-Chief, is an experienced historian who seamlessly blends traditional expertise with a cutting-edge approach to digital media. She holds an MA in History and Italian Language and Literature from the University of Split. With a distinguished career spanning various online publications, Ivana has extensively covered a wide range of topics, notably focusing on history and international politics.
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Faith, Conflict, and Innovation in Caravaggio’s Art

Caravaggio’s art did more than redefine painting; it exposed the psychological depths of belief and the raw conflict between sin and redemption, leveraging the era’s upheavals to powerfully fill its own sails.

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Medieval Castles and the Culture of Authority

In a fragmented Europe where power was often measured by the strength of one’s walls, medieval castles became both military fortresses and instruments of propaganda—designed not merely to repel invaders, but to impress subjects, rivals, and foreign envoys.

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Field Service Regulations: David Keable-Elliott on British Doctrine and Debate

The arc of British military thought between 1900 and 1918 remains a concept that deeply intrigues military historians. For the fighting units on the ground, Field Service Regulations (FSR) didn’t just suggest appropriate tactics—they defined them, dictating the very evolution of how the army fought.

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Code Name: Neutrality – A WWII Soldier’s Journey to Switzerland

For military historians, it’s an intimate portrait of a POW’s struggle. For adventure enthusiasts, it’s a story of danger, trust, and triumph. But beyond that, it underscores timeless truths: the importance of relying on others, the resilience forged through training, and the role of identity in sustaining determination.

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Prince Metternich: Europe’s Ultimate Diplomat

Prince Metternich’s career spanned decades, culminating in his role as Austria’s Foreign Minister and later Chancellor.

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