Articles
Did Our Ancestors Really Speak German? Understanding German in Slovenian Genealogy
Why are our ancestors’ names written in German? This article explains German as an official language, name forms in records, and German loanwords in Slovene.
At 14 at the Altar: Marriage Age in 18th-Century Slovenia
How old were people when they married in 18th-century Slovenia? A data-based comparison of rural and urban marriages, myths, and real life.
When Winter Ruled Slovenia: How Deep Snow Shaped the Lives of Our Ancestors
Discover how deep snow and harsh winters shaped everyday life, childhood, and family traditions of Slovenian ancestors from the 18th century to 1952.
Surnames and Personal Names under U and V in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
The surname Vodopivec reveals how water, alcohol, and everyday survival shaped life in 16th-century Slovenia.
Surnames and Personal Names under T in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
How a Slovenian surname reflects the age of cannons, Ottoman raids, and the defense of Carniola in the 16th century, based on manorial records.
Christmas in the Past in Slovenia
Christmas in 19th-century Slovenia was a quiet family feast shaped by faith, ancient customs, light, nativity scenes, and simple festive food.
Christmas and Potica: The Taste of Home That Has Survived Centuries
A story of Slovenian potica: its Christmas tradition, symbolic meaning, history, and a family walnut potica recipe passed down through generations.
On Padarji – Slovenian Folk Healers
Intro to Slovenian folk healers (padarji) and the handwritten medical manuals that shaped rural healing in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Surnames and Personal Names under S and Š in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
Explore the most common and rare surnames starting with S in 1500s Stična – ideal for genealogical and historical research.