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Zvekir’s use can be traced centuries back, to the Ottoman rule in Bosnia. Made from metal or brass, in a shape of rosette with an attached metal ring, its purpose was to announce guests’ arrival, but not only those who … Continue reading ““Zvekir” – Door Knocker” →
I arrived in Sarajevo in July of 1996, only a few months after the siege ended. Here are some photos I took around town and travelling through the country. One of the first sights of the destruction was my parents’ … Continue reading “The Aftermath – My Photos of Sarajevo from 1996” →
A collection of wartime recipes from my friend Violeta Wolff and her family. Some were written on the backside of calendars, others crammed together on one small sheet of paper. I have picked a few standouts to share. The first … Continue reading “Violeta’s Wartime Recipes” →
Message from Nino’s parents, sent via International Red Cross, fall of 1992: “Our dear children, Nino and Jaca, this is only one of many ways we’ve tried to get in touch with you. I don’t know if you’ve received anything … Continue reading “Letters from Zigic Family” →
Zoran Stevanovich (Chile), my friend (and a character in my book) lived and worked as a journalist in Sarajevo during the siege. He shared some of his photos from 1992 and 1993. The first photo says it all: “I survived … Continue reading “Zoran’s Photos of Sarajevo 1992-1993” →