Marko Sladić was born on January 11, 1896, in Plastovo, a small village near Šibenik in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Faced with the harsh living conditions of his [...]
Every postcard carries a story, and this one tells a touching tale of family, friendship, and the enduring bonds between Croatia and Argentina. The postcard was sent by Aunt Nide [...]
Commemorative Plaque Unveiled to Mark the 30th Anniversary of Croatia Street in Puerto Madryn, Chubut Province, Argentine Patagonia By Branko Marinov Martinic On Saturday, June 27, at 4:30 p.m., the [...]
Born in 1942 in Antofagasta, Chile. He is the son of Croatian immigrants from the island of Brač. Married to Nadia Vlahovic Tomicic, he has two children: Milka and Branko. [...]
My name is Pablo Fernando Rendich. I was born in the municipality of Merlo, in the Province of Buenos Aires, about 35 kilometers from the Federal Capital. During my [...]
According to information provided by historian Mijo Igor Ostojić, the Dominiković family from Metković was granted a noble title by Emperor Franz Joseph. As the story goes, the emperor spent [...]
The surname Budrović has been originally from Vrbanj (Hvar), since the 15th century. It is probably a hypocoristic of the name Budimir or Budislav. My ancestors were born in Velo [...]
Through my writing, I have explored various topics related to Croatian emigration. I was particularly drawn to untold stories or those that can be viewed from multiple perspectives. Some [...]
My grandparents, Ivan and Jelena, were known as Juan and Elena here. They were born in Trnbusi and Dolac Gornji. They arrived in Argentina by ship, but I couldn’t find [...]
The request sent by Juan Vidaković to the City Council of the town of Comodoro Rivadavia in 1930, asking for permission to organize a New Year's Eve celebration in [...]