{"id":28,"date":"2026-01-20T11:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:22:31","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ivarbanov.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ivarbanov.webp 461w, https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ivarbanov-135x300.webp 135w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">I was seven years old when I discovered my first coin, a moment that would forever mark my journey into the world of history and numismatics. I found it in our backyard, nestled between two vegetable beds that my parents tended so lovingly. As I held this little piece of history in my hand\u2014an intriguing small nominal of a provincial bronze coin issued at the mint-house of Nicopolis ad Istrum\u2014I felt an unmistakable thrill racing through me. It was not merely a coin; it was a tangible connection to the past, a link to a time and place far beyond my own. The intricate details on its surface seemed to whisper stories of ancient lives and lost civilizations. In that moment, I could feel it was the thing that would determine my future; it ignited a passion within me that would lead to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the science I wanted to explore further. My fascination grew as I envisioned the histories contained in not just this coin, but countless others, waiting to be discovered and understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Ivan Varbanov<\/strong>\u00a0at the presentation of his book\u00a0<strong>\u201cThe Coinage of Philippopolis\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0captivated the audience with his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for numismatics, sharing intriguing insights into the historical significance of coinage in ancient Philippopolis. He elaborated on how the various coins unearthed from archaeological sites reflect the cultural and economic exchanges of the time, painting a vivid picture of life in the city during its peak. The presentation also featured stunning images of the coins, allowing attendees to appreciate their craftsmanship and artistry, while Varbanov\u2019s engaging storytelling brought the rich heritage of Philippopolis to life, leaving a lasting impression on all present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73100605_10156780819193224_1689181290005266432_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73100605_10156780819193224_1689181290005266432_o.jpg 720w, https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/73100605_10156780819193224_1689181290005266432_o-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was seven years old when I discovered my first coin, a moment that would forever mark my journey into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":285,"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/varbanovbooks.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}