Legend of Rasinari, Resin City and a Roman Soldier’s Payslip

The legend of how Rășinari, the resin city by Sibiu, Transylvania, came to be named sprang to mind when I read about the meager payslip of a roman soldier – a 2 000 years old papyrus discovered during excavations at Masada. Yet some legends stem from life…

06/02/202310/02/2023

Talking Books, Romania ‘s Folklore and History, on #CarteaDeVineri this Friday

Cartea de Vineri, talking books, Patricia Furstenberg author Dreamland

I will be talking about my books inspired by Romania ‘s folklore and history on #CarteaDeVineri, Friday 10 February at 8pm UTC+02. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/553203800067539 – Watch the VIDEO below, in case you missed it 😉

With heartfelt thanks to DOR Romanian Diaspora (especially Andra Craig and Sorina Stallard) and to Vocea Diasporei & Rezistenta din Diaspora for facilitating and organizing this event.

20/12/202217/12/2022

Old Romanian War Carols

colindatori cu steaua, Romanian Incredible winter traditions

These old Romanian war carols come to us through the gates of Apuseni Mountains where, throughout the years, the war took many young man, placing its stigma on the lives of those left behind, parents, sweethearts, or the peaceful everyday life of a village.

17/12/202217/12/2022

How Earth Came to Be, a Romanian Myth

There is an exceptional story from Romanian folklore, a myth explaining how the earth came to be.

28/11/202230/11/2022

Celebrating December with a Romanian Legend

Celebrating December the way Romanians did in the old days, with a Romanian legend inherited from time’s haze, with love for the living and a nod to the dead, spirits united on the threshold of a year ahead.