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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.
Across Generations and Oceans: Katie & Stacey’s Ancestral Journey to Slovenia
A September ancestral tour in Slovenia reconnected Katie and Stacey from Virginia with their Podobnik and Jereb family roots.
Saints’ Calendar as a Baby Name Guide
Naming traditions in Slovenia reveal how saints’ feast days shaped baby names. In 1793 Vrhnika, names like Gašper, Neža, and Blaž followed the liturgical calendar.
Surnames and Personal Names under R in Stična’s 16th-Century Manorial Record
Discover R-initial surnames and personal names in 16th-century Stična – a valuable tool for tracing Slovenian ancestry.