Today, we finally finish off World War I, and witness the birth of Yugoslavia. Or the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, as it was called at first.
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Episode 32 – The Great War Part 4
The Russian Revolution of 1917 would drastically reshape the course of the First World War, including in the Balkans.
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Episode 31 – The Great War Part 3
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1916 was Serbia’s first full year of occupation, and not a pleasant experience.
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Episode 30 – The Great War Part 2
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The First World War in Austria-Hungary began with a massive political crackdown on dissidents. But a few of those dissidents managed to escape, and from exile, they plotted their dream of a united Yugoslavia.
The History of Vikings Podcast
My 2nd interview on the History Fangirl Podcast
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Episode 29 – The Great War Part 1
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For Serbia and Montenegro, the First World War began very much as a straightforward fight for survival.
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Episode 28.5 – Srebrenica, and Where I’ve been
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Hey all. Realise I’ve been gone a while, and I thought I’d share with you my experiences on the Marš Mira (Peace March) and the Srebrenica Genocide commemorations.
Please be aware before listening that much of the subject matter discussed in this episode is by its nature more dark and harrowing than most regular episodes.
Some pictures from the March can be found here.
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Some Pictures from Bosnia
Hey all. Here’s a selection of photos from my travels in Bosnia. Most are from the Peace March and the Memorial Centre at Potočari.
From the cemetery in Potočari
Mass graves and other war memorials along the Peace March
Other pictures from the March
The Dutchbat Compound
The Dutchbat Soldiers’ Graffiti
Episode 28 – A Quiet Day in Sarajevo
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In late June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, visited the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. What could possibly go wrong?
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Episode 27 – Slovenia
Today, we take a brief look at the history of the Slovene Lands under Habsburg rule.
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Episode 26 – Bosnia-Herzegovina
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In 1878, the Habsburg Empire made its final imperial conquest – the Ottoman provinces of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Today, we take a look at their rule their until 1914.
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