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69The Rise of the Duke Trpimir in Croatia
What is Dukedom of Croatia and how it's formed. This hub will introduce you to the croatian dukes Trpimir,Domagoj,Branimir...
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80How to Travel from the Capital City of Croatia- Zagreb, to Split Dalmatia in About Five Hours
The travel arrangements from the continental inland to the beautiful Dalmatian coast can be navigated in a number of ways. This Hub describes travel options, links and prices, as well as tips and knowledge from one who travels frequently.
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75A Brief Overview of the Diokletian's Palace in Split, Croatia
Basic information of the UNESCO world heritage site, the Diocletian's Palace, located in Split, Croatia (Hrvatska). Built in the year 284-305, it is a smorgasbord of historical relics, artifacts and provides clues to ancient civilizations from the 1st century AD to the present. More links are attached for further details on the rare ancient manifestation - which was originally built as a retirement home of one of Rome's most prolific emperors.
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70Diokles, the Diokletian - the Soldier who became Roman Emperor - a Biography
The Illiric soldier Diokles rose up through the Roman Empire military ranks to become a commoner turned Emperor. He proved to be an excellent manager. In his twenty years' reign, he reorganized all matters military, civilian, financial and cultural. A strong hand, he created the tetrarchy or four-way leadership of the Empire. Based from his Palace in Nicomedia, his friend and fellow August Maksimijan controlled the west, later adding two more co-rulers, Constantin I and Galeria. A biography.
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64Croatian Geographical Data, Statistics and the Topographical Positioning of Croatia / the Republic of Hrvatska
Croatia, a country which has existed since ancient times, is located at the center of middle Europe on the balkan peninsula. With mountains to the east and the Adriatic Sea to the west, its position is ideal for swimming, mountain climbing, sailing, and other recreational activities. Listed are some geographical data for the tourist king of Europe - its counties, demographics and GNP.
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64Marko Marulić - Renaissance Man from Split, Croatia and Father of both Croatian Literature and Modern Psychology
During the high Renaissance in Croatia, an age of Humanism prevailed and the city of Split's best known humanist was Marko Marulić. Honored on the Croatian 500 kuna note, he's called the Father of Croatian Literature for his first published book of in the Croatian language called Judita, or Judith. He wrote many books in Latin on human behavior and was the first to coin the name "psychology". He greatly influenced St. Francis Xavier in the 16th century.
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71A Brief Political History of Croatia
Croatian history begins in the 4th century b.c. when Dionysius the Elder managed to create a Greek settlement on the island of Vis, which was then called Issa. Little by little, the Greek and Iliric occupied region became Roman controlled and developed into an identity of its own. This brief historical account of the Dalmatian region explains some details of the area as an overview for tourists and others who love the country for its archeological and cultural richness and natural beauty.
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67Salona - Center of Roman Province Dalmatia
Second hub about Croatian History. In this hub we're talking about Roma n province Salonae.
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65Middle European Menus for the Holidays
At Christmas time, there are traditional recipes to enjoy which bring back warm memories and make the season more enjoyable. With Bakalar (cod stew) served on Christmas Eve with Pašrate (fried apple balls), carolers go from house to house to sing and get freshly baked goodies. Croatians also like to make Medenjaci (gingerbread) cookies to decorate and eat or decorate the tree with. Sretan Božić! New Years Eve calls for Sarma (stuffed cabbages) and a glass of bubbly. Sretna Nova Godina!
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71Beautiful Croatia: National Park Krka
Krka National Park (Croatian: Nacionalni park Krka) is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka that it encloses. It is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area, and just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik. It was formed to protect the Krka River and is intended primarily for scientific, cultural, educational, recreational, and tourism activities.
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