On October 2, 2023 at Prof. Marin Drinov Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences the latest book of Assoc. Prof. Todor Chobanov, PhD "Origin of the Bulgarians. The Debate in the 21st Century" was presented. The author gives answers to the fundamental questions: Where did Bulgarians come from? What are the roots of our people? What is common between ancient and modern Bulgarians. In his research Assoc. Prof. Todor Chobanov, PhD uses methods of archaeology, history and paleogenetics/paleogenomics to debunk myths and pseudo-theories that have been imposed for decades.

The fundamental scholarly work was presented by Prof. D.Sc. Stanislav Stanilov and the author. Mr. Mario Mishev from "Bulgarian History" Publishing House spoke about the work on the book. The book is published by "Bulgarian History" Publishing House in cooperation with the Institute of Balkan Studies and Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

The event ended with musical performance by Maestro Prof. Angel Stankov and virtuoso pianist Ivelina Kazandzhieva.