(born November 27, 1960) is a distinguished Slovenian historian, academic, and current president of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SAZU). A specialist in medieval history, his scholarship has fundamentally reshaped the modern understanding of the Slovenian Middle Ages, moving away from nationalist myths toward a rigorous, source-based methodology. Academic Career and Influence
: A detailed analytical study of the early history of Gorizia based on imperial diplomas. Peter Е tih
: He has critically analyzed the origins of the Slavic population in the Eastern Alps, challenging older theories of direct continuity from medieval tribal formations. (born November 27, 1960) is a distinguished Slovenian