Reinterpreting Dacian Mythology in Modern Romania (balkaninsight.com)

• Use of pseudo-history in modern political discourse
• Integration of historical themes into local tourism
• Exploration of sovereignist identity markers

"Photographer Petrut Calinescu documents how contemporary Romania projects modern identity onto ancient Dacian history. The study reveals a spectrum ranging from historical re-enactment festivals and local tourism to the adoption of Dacian symbolism by right-wing sovereignist movements seeking to assert national uniqueness."