Avni Rustemi in Paris, 1920
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Thematic dossier
The Albanian state in documents
Telegrams, confidential conversations and the people behind the decisions. Explore the early years of the Albanian state.
On the eve of independence
Before Albanian Independence: Telegrams, Delegates and Ismail Qemali’s Network in 1912
English editorial adaptation of Historiani’s Albanian article. The source page contains dates, direct quotations and interpretations of coded messages that require comparison with the...
Politics and diplomacy
Burhan Bey’s Confidential Interview: Albania’s Political Divisions in 1921
In 1921, Albania was a fragile state facing external pressure and internal political divisions. Historiani’s Albanian feature introduces a confidential interview given by Burhan...
Memory in pictures
From the photographic archive
People, places and moments of everyday life. These photographs link to descriptions in the Albanian edition.
Athletes on parade
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Ruzhdije school pupils in Shkodër
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Coffee before work
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Images & testimony
History on film
A video feature about Burhan Bey’s confidential interview in 1921, with an introduction in English. The video is in Albanian.
Video from the archive
Burhan Bey’s Confidential Interview: Albania’s Political Divisions in 1921
In 1921, Albania was a fragile state facing external pressure and internal political divisions. Historiani’s Albanian feature introduces a confidential interview given by Burhan...
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