History of DalmatiaThe History of Dalmatia concerns the history of the area that covers eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea and its inland regions, from the 2nd century BC up to the present day. The earliest mention of Dalmatia as a province came after its establishment as part of the Roman Empire. Dalmatia was ravaged by barbaric tribes in the beginning of the 4th century. Slavs settled in the area in the 6th century, the White Croats settled Dalmatia the following century.
StonSton (stɔ̂n) is a settlement and a municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia, located at the south of isthmus of the Pelješac peninsula. Because of its geopolitical and strategic position, Ston has had a rich history since ancient times. Located at the gates of the peninsula, surrounded by three seas, protected by four hills, rich in fresh water and saltwater, fertile plains, it has been an important political, cultural and ecclesiastical centre. There may have been a bishop at Ston as early as the late 7th or early 8th century.
Bosnia (region)Bosnia (Босна, bɔ̂sna) is the northern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, encompassing roughly 81% of the country; the other region, the southern part, is Herzegovina. The two regions have formed a geopolitical entity since medieval times, and the name "Bosnia" commonly occurs in historical and geopolitical senses as generally referring to both regions (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The official use of the combined name started only in the late period of Ottoman rule.
BosniansBosnians (Serbo-Croatian language: Bosanci / Босанци; Bosanac / Босанац, Bosanka / Босанка) are people native to the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina or the region of Bosnia. As a common demonym, the term Bosnians refers to all inhabitants/citizens of the country, regardless of any ethnic, cultural or religious affiliation. It can also be used as a designation for anyone who is descended from the region of Bosnia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Middle AgesThe history of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Middle Ages refers to the time period between Roman period and the Ottoman conquest. The Early Middle Ages in the Western Balkans saw the region reconquered from barbarians by Byzantine Emperor Justinian, followed by Slavic migrations and raids in the 6th and 7th centuries. The first mention of a distinct Bosnian region comes from the 10th century text De Administrando Imperio. By the late 9th and early 10th century, Bosnia was mostly Christianized by Latin priests, with some areas remaining unreached.
