About Elmedin Salihagic
Elmedin is a historian with a Master’s in History from the University of Sarajevo. His expertise spans antiquity, the Middle Ages, and 20th-century Europe. With museum research and exhibition experience, Elmedin aims to bring historical topics to a wider audience, blending academic research with accessible storytelling.
Education
MA History
University of Sarajevo
Areas of Expertise
Awards
Prof. dr. Esad Pašalić (Bathinvs 2021)
About Elmedin Salihagic
Elmedin is a historian with a Master’s in History from the University of Sarajevo. His expertise spans antiquity, the Middle Ages, and 20th-century Europe. With museum research and exhibition experience, Elmedin aims to bring historical topics to a wider audience, blending academic research with accessible storytelling.
Education
MA History
University of Sarajevo
Awards
Prof. dr. Esad Pašalić (Bathinvs 2021)
Areas of Expertise
How Darius the Great Built the Ancient Suez Canal
Persian Emperor Darius the Great engineered a massive canal connecting the Nile to the Red Sea centuries before the modern Suez Canal was built.
Why Did the Greeks Not Defend Athens Against the Persians
When the Persians invaded in 480 BC, the Athenians sacrificed their city to ensure their people’s survival. Why did the Greeks not defend Athens?
Did Ancient Armies Actually Get Lost on Campaign?
Ancient history is scattered with stories of armies and legions mysteriously disappearing without a trace. What really happened to these vanishing armies?
Inside the King’s Eyes and the Secret Spies of Ancient Persia
The King's Eyes formed the world's first elite intelligence network, securing total information control across the ancient Persian Empire.
The Brutal Fate of Defeated Enemies in Ancient Greek Warfare
The ancient Greek city-states were almost constantly at war. What was the brutal fate of defeated enemies after a battle?
How Greek Colonization Transformed the Western Mediterranean
Greek expansion and colonization reshaped ancient Italy and Sicily as Greek customs merged with local practices, influencing trade, agriculture, and religion.
How the Speculatores Became the Secret Spies of the Roman Empire
Rome was responsible for many military innovations that supported their vast empire. One of the most chilling was the speculatores, the original spies.
Was the Antonine Wall Actually Effective in Protecting Roman Britain?
The Antonine Wall, Rome’s northernmost defensive wall, was abandoned after only two decades. Why could it not effectively protect the frontier of Roman Britain?
7 Ancient Greek Oracles That Rivaled the Power of Delphi
While the Oracle at Delphi was the most famous in Greece, the Greeks consulted more than just the Pythia. Discover seven other important oracular sites.
Life Inside the Crowded Roman Insulae Apartment Blocks
Most Romans lived in crowded insulae apartment blocks. This meant small rooms, shared facilities, fire risks, and lower-quality housing for many.
How the Silk Road Spread Not Just Goods, But Myths of Dragons
Silk Road trade spread not just goods between the east and west, but also myths about dragons from China to Persia and Europe, shaping modern dragon lore.
How Greek Folklore Gave Birth to Eastern Europe’s Vampire Myths
Greek folklore, Byzantine belief, and Orthodox theology shaped Eastern Europe’s vampire myths long before literary vampires entered Western imagination.