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The History of YugoslaviaEpisode 53 - The Greater War Part III: The UstashaToday, we introduce the Independent State of Croatia, the genocidal Axis puppet state, covering its structure, horrors, and the main problems facing it. Understanding Ustasha Violence by Alexander Korb Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2025-05-1142 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 52.5 - The Albanians of KosovoA supplemental episode discussing the class, kinship and ethnic dynamics in Kosovo in the centuries and decades leading up to World War II. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2024-11-1826 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 52 - The Greater War Part II: Occupation and PartitionAfter the rapid conquest of Yugoslavia by the Wehrmacht and its allies, the Axis powers set about carving the country up between themselves. (credit for the map to Wikipedia user DIREKTOR) Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2024-05-2833 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 51 - The Greater War Part 1: InvasionSorry I've been gone for so long, but I'm back! Today, we see World War II in Yugoslavia finally begin, as the Nazis invade. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2024-04-2028 min
If Books Could KillThe Clash of Civilizations"If your thesis doesn't hold up to obvious criticisms, there's a chance that your thesis sucks." Thanks to Paul Musgrave and Alex Cruikshanks for helping us fact-check this episode!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodWhere to find us: TwitterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseLinks!Huntington’s 1993 articleStatistics on deaths in state-based conflicts The Clash of Civilizations: An Islamicist’s CritiquePaul Musgrave’s Roundtable on Clash of Civilizations “The Hispanic Challenge” The “Arab Street”? Pub...2023-02-2358 minThe History of YugoslaviaUpdateJust to let you all know I am still alive, and yes, I will be getting back to the podcast! Also, sorry about the bad acoustics, I'm currently in a different apartment.2022-10-3000 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 50 - Ask Me AnythingSorry for the long delay between episodes! Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon Check out this episode!2022-03-0538 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 49.5 - An Interview with Stevan BozanichIn today's episode, I chat with Chetniks expert Stevan Bozanich about the history of the famous/infamous Serb nationalist paramilitary movement. Stevan's Twitter and Academia profiles Stevan's chapter in "Balkan Legacies" Episode 50 will be the AMA episode – please send me your questions! Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2021-09-182h 07The History of YugoslaviaEpisode 49 - Coup and WarBetween 1939 and 1941, Yugoslavia tried to stay out of the war engulfing Europe. They failed. Episode 50 will be the AMA episode - please send me your questions! Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2021-07-2938 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 48 - SporazumIn 1939, the long-desired solution to the Croatian Question finally seemed to be at hand. Just hope there aren't any World Wars coming which might wreck it. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2021-05-0540 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 47 - War on the Horizon AgainIn October 1934, Prince Paul took over the Kingdom of Yugoslavia at its lowest point, meaning the only way was up. Right? Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2021-02-2440 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 46 - Assassination Round 3: RegicideIn October 1934, King Alexander decided to make a state visit to France, Yugoslavia's closest ally. He would not come back alive. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2020-12-0330 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 45 - The Dictatorship Struggles OnIn late 1931, King Alexander decided to relax his dictatorial rule a little. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2020-10-1236 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 44.5 - An Interview with Christian KurzydlowskiIn the 1930s, Dimitrije Ljotić emerged as one of Nazi Germany's staunchest advocates - and later, one of its most willing collaborators - in Yugoslavia. Today, I sat down with an expert on Ljotić, Dr Christian Kurzydlowski, to chat about the strange life of the man. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2020-07-251h 35The History of YugoslaviaEpisode 44 - Royal DictatorshipKing Alexander was convinced that his people all loved him, and that all he had to do to prove it was sweep aside the politicians in the way. It turned out not to be that simple. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2020-06-1736 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 43.6 - A Panel Discussion on Interwar YugoslaviaSo, a few weeks ago, me and a few others got together to have an online chat about the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and why it didn't work out that well. As you do. Featuring: Dora Vrkić - @DoraVrkic Damir Sakic - @SakicDamir Bronwyn Scott-McCharen - @BronwynScottMcDavide Denti - @DavideDentiTucker Jones - @tuckcomatusDomagoj Babić - @DomagojBabi1Shanker Satyanath - @ShankerSatyana1 Emma Hatto Hope you enjoy it. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon ...2020-05-111h 32The History of YugoslaviaEpisode 43.5 - An Interview with Joe TripicianI sat down for a chat with Joe Tripician, the man once commissioned to write the official biography of Croatian President Franjo Tuđman - until his research turned up some not so flattering things about what Tuđman had done during the Yugoslav Wars... Joe's book: "Balkanized at Sunrise" Joe's documentary: "I Was a Paid Propagandist for Croatia" Joe's website The Committee to Protect Journalists Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2020-04-1830 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 43 - The End of Yugoslav DemocracyAfter Radić's death, Yugoslavia's parliamentary system, never the most stable, began to collapse. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon 2020-03-1534 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 42 - The Slav Kingdom in Interwar EuropeToday, we take a look at what Yugoslavia's neighbours have been up to. A clue: it's a lot.2019-12-2352 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 41.5 - An Interview with Chris KlimovitzToday, I chat with Chris Klimovitz, an expert on Albanian history, about the history of Yugoslavia's small neighbour to the Southwest up to the end of the interwar period. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-11-1245 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 41 - Assassination Round 2In 1928, the political crisis in Yugoslavia reached a boiling point it would not be able to return from, as blood was spilled on the Parliament floor. (To clarify, there is no Round 1, you haven't missed an episode, this is just the second major assassination of the narrative). Sarajevo Pride Parade Organisers Their email for PayPal donations: info@povorkaponosa.ba Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-09-1233 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 40 - Corruption and GridlockIn 1925, Yugoslavia's two great rivals, Stjepan Radić and Nikola Pašić, finally buried the hatchet and formed a government together. Then they remembered why they hated each other in the first place, and the government got nothing done. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-08-1532 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 39.5 - An Interview with Aleksandar BrezarRecently I sat down with Aleksandar Brezar, co-host of the Sarajevo Calling podcast on politics and current affairs in the Balkans. Hope you enjoy our conversation. NB: For some apps the length of this episode is for some reason coming up as around 4 hours. This is incorrect - it is only 40 minutes. I'll deal with this glitch as soon as I can, but don't worry, there's no missing content. Listen to Sarajevo Calling! Aleksandar on Twitter Donate page for Srebrenica UK Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0...2019-07-2240 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 39 - Parliamentary HorsetradingWith the 1921 Constitution passed, would Yugoslav politics be able to settle down? Of course not. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-07-0832 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 38 - The Constituent AssemblyAny hopes that Yugoslavs would come together to write a consensus constitution for their newly united state were swiftly dashed. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-04-0222 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 37 - The 1920 ElectionsIn November 1920, Yugoslavs chose 419 deputies to represent them in a Constituent Assembly. Their choices were quite a surprise. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2019-03-1421 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 36 - The PartiesIn today's episode, we rattle through the various political parties set to compete for power in the newly united Kingdom - as well as those who want to tear the whole thing down.... The Trailer for the King Peter film Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon 2019-02-1238 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 35 - A New CountryAfter a long delay, here at last is the new episode! Today, we discuss the early foreign policy of the new Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and the internal measures taken to make unification a reality. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-12-2631 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 34.5 - An Interview with John Paul NewmanToday I talk to Dr John Paul Newman of Maynooth University about his book, Yugoslavia in the Shadow of War, and the divisions within interwar Yugoslav society that resulted from the various difference experiences of the First World War and what it meant. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-11-1848 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 34 - Montenegro and VojvodinaShorter episode this week, just bringing the two remaining pieces of the Yugoslav puzzle into the fold. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-11-0526 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 33 - The Great War Part 5Today, 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. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-10-2134 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 32 - The Great War Part 4The Russian Revolution of 1917 would drastically reshape the course of the First World War, including in the Balkans. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-10-0826 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 31 - The Great War Part 31916 was Serbia's first full year of occupation, and not a pleasant experience. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-09-2434 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 30 - The Great War Part 2The 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 Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-09-0229 min
The History Fangirl PodcastThe Massacre at SrebrenicaLast year, Alex Cruikshanks came on the show to talk about Belgrade, a really detailed and wide-ranging episode. And we had such a great time, he’s back again to talk about more recent history in Yugoslavia, specifically the brutal massacre at Srebrenica. Yugoslavia, as anyone who was alive in the 1990s knows, was falling apart in the early part of the decade. The Bosnian War was raging, and in 1995, some 8,000 Bosniaks, mostly men and boys, were killed. What led up to this genocide, how could something like this happen in our recent history, and what has been the fa...2018-08-2700 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 29 - The Great War Part 1For Serbia and Montenegro, the First World War began very much as a straightforward fight for survival. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-08-1932 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 28.5 - Srebrenica, and Where I've beenDownload Episode! 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. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page2018-08-0126 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 28 - A Quiet Day in SarajevoIn late June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, visited the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina. What could possibly go wrong? Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-06-1638 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 27 - SloveniaDownload Episode! Today, we take a brief look at the history of the Slovene Lands under Habsburg rule. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon [caption id="attachment_313" align="alignnone" width="479"] Peter Kosler's map of the proposed Greater Slovenia (accessed from Wikipedia)[/caption]2018-06-0236 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 26 - Bosnia-HerzegovinaDownload Episode! 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. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-05-1940 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 25 - The Assassination PrequelsIn the last years before World War I, Croatia became a violent place to be, as student nationalists turned to increasingly radical tactics. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon [caption id="attachment_295" align="alignnone" width="775"] Popovici's "United States of Greater Austria" Plan[/caption]2018-05-0537 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 24 - Both Sides of Our NationIn the early 1900s, Croats and Serbs came together to form a united front against Habsburg rule. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-04-2134 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 23 - Students and ProtestsAs we exit the 19th Century and enter the 20th, a new younger generation of political leaders will emerge in Croatia. Their first goal? To bring down the hated Khuen-Héderváry. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-04-0733 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 22.5 - An Interview with Jasmin MujanovićDownload Episode! I sat down to talk with Jasmin about his new book, Hunger and Fury, and the development and role of the state and democracy in modern Balkan history and politics Buy the book! Bibliography Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon NB: At one point in the interview, Jasmin refers to "Brendan Simms' Triumph of the Lack of Will". He's since confirmed to me that he mixed up two books - James Gow's Triumph of the Lack of Will, and Brendan Simms' Unfinest Hour. Both are excellent accounts of international involvement in the Yugoslav...2018-03-2452 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 22 - Croats and SerbsDownload Episode! The Habsburg acquisition of Bosnia in 1878 brought with it significant ethnic polarisation in Croatia - polarisation which the Hungarians were happy to exploit. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-03-1036 minThe History of YugoslaviaSpecial Episode AnnouncementAn announcement about a new series of episodes available to Patreon donors. Patreon Ethnopolis2018-03-0301 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 21 - Greater CroatiaDownload Episode! After the return of party politics to Croatia in the 1860s, two opposing currents led by two very different men would emerge. On one side, a wealthy bishop will be the first to dream of a united Yugoslavia, while his great rival, a firebrand lawyer, will demand the national glory and expansion of Croatia alone. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-02-2435 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 20 - Absolutism and ReformAfter the victory of Counter-Revolution in 1849, the new Austrian regime built up a centralised autocratic Empire run from Vienna. But it would only last a decade before the cracks began to re-appear. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2018-02-1036 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 19 - 1849After Jelačić invaded Hungary, the Revolution began to fall apart. My interview on The History Fangirl Podcast Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-12-2327 minThe History Fangirl PodcastBelgrade: Rise of the White CityThe former Republic of Yugoslavia, and specifically the city of Belgrade, occupies a dark space in our collective memory. The Civil War that broke out there in the 1990s, and the ethnic cleansing that ensued, serves as a crossroads between the past and what’s going on today. My guest today is Alex Cruikshanks, the host of the History of Yugoslavia podcast, and we talk about the rise of Belgrade, how it went from being a Serbian backwater to the capital of Yugoslavia, how the country managed to do so well under Communist rule, and what happened when everything ca...2017-12-1800 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 18 - 1848Download Episode! The Great European Year of Revolution would be the greatest crisis the Habsburg Empire had faced since Napoleon, and Croatia would be far from exempt from the upheaval. Also, the birth of Vojvodina. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-12-0927 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 17 - The IllyriansIn the decades after the great upheavals of the Napoleonic Wars, a young Croatian named Ljudevit Gaj will launch the first movement for a united South Slavic state. The Latin American History Podcast Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-11-2533 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 16 - The Last AugustusDownload Episode! Napoleon conquered Europe, including the Northwest Balkans, in a flash, and then just as quick, lost it all again. On the way, he found time to bring down the last (sort of) Roman Emperor. The History of Byzantium Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-11-1130 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 15 - Joseph IIDownload Episode! In the 1780s, Emperor Joseph II attempted in vain to single-handedly drag the Habsburg Empire into the modern era. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-10-2832 min
Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and PracticesTitoism VII: The National Question: An Interview with Alex Cruikshanks – Balkan HistoryWhat was the deal with all the ethnic divisions that eventually erupted in the Yugoslav War, and did that rivalry really disappear while Tito was in power? Today we talk to Alex Cruikshanks, host of the History of Yugoslavia podcast, to get to the root of the matter.
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Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and PracticesTitoism VII: The National Question: An Interview with Alex Cruikshanks – Balkan HistoryWhat was the deal with all the ethnic divisions that eventually erupted in the Yugoslav War, and did that rivalry really disappear while Tito was in power? Today we talk to Alex Cruikshanks, host of the History of Yugoslavia podcast, to get to the root of the matter.
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Music by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references, and more at www.deadideas.net2017-10-1500 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 14 - Lands of the EmperorDownload Episode! Today, we introduce the Habsburg Empire and take a tour round it. The History of Byzantium Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-10-1433 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 13 - The Balkan Wars Part IIDownload Episode! In 1912-13, the Balkan states trounced the Ottomans one last time, before turning on each other over the spoils. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.0 Main Maps Page Patreon2017-09-3031 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 12 - The Balkan Wars Part IDownload Episode! Today, we open the final chapter in the Balkans before the Great War, taking a tour round what's left of Ottoman territory in Europe before seeing how the Balkan nation-states competed over it. [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignnone" width="800"] Ethnic Map of Macedonia from the Bulgarian point of view. Author: Th. Weinreb / Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Macedonia_-_Point_of_View_of_the_Bulgarians.jpg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignnone" width="800"] Ethnic Map of Macedonia from the Serbian point of view. Author: Th. Weinreb / Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,...2017-09-1629 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 11 - War on the HorizonDownload Episode! Serbia gets used to its new King as Europe sets the stage for World War I. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-09-0227 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 10 - Death of a DynastyDownload Episode! King Alexander I ascended the Serbian throne at the age of 12 in 1889. He didn't know it, but he was to be the last of the Obrenović dynasty..... Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-08-1934 minThe History of YugoslaviaPatreon AnnouncementHey all. Just a brief note about the podcast's new patreon page, at https://www.patreon.com/historyofyugoslavia Thank you!2017-08-1701 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 9 - The Prince is Gone. Long Live the King!Download Episode! So Serbia is now independent, and instead of just a Prince, it now has a King. OK. Now what? Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-08-0530 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 8 - The Great Eastern Crisis Part IIDownload Episode! The second half of the great war of the 1870s in the Balkans. Maps page including new map for 1878 here. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-07-2222 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 7 - The Great Eastern Crisis Part IDownload Episode! Today, we enter the most important event in Serbia's history since the Second Uprising, as the Principality goes to war with the Ottomans again. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-07-1528 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 6 - The Obrenović Comeback TourDownload Episode! In 1858, Miloš and Mihailo Obrenović came back from exile. This week, we'll see what they got up to second time round. Also, there are now maps! Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-06-2425 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 5.5 - The Black MountainDownload Episode! Today, we get up to speed on what's been happening up until the 1850s in Serbia's neighbour, Montenegro. Theme Music – “Charlotte” by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-06-1020 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 5 - Greater SerbiaDownload Episode! This episode, we take a look at developments in Serbia under the reign of the much-maligned Prince Alexander Karađorđević, and the origins of the Serb ethnic nationalist movement. Theme Music - "Charlotte" by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under CC BY 4.02017-06-0333 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 4 - The Sick Man of EuropeDownload Episode! After becoming Prince of Serbia in 1817, Miloš Obrenović set about consolidating his position as an autocratic ruler. Further to the South, the Greeks start to get restless too....2017-05-1925 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 3 - The Serbian UprisingDownload Episode! Finally, time to get the first of the countries that will become Yugoslavia on the board, as a bunch of disgruntled Janissaries inadvertently provoke the creation of modern Serbia.2017-05-0625 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 2 - Land of the RomansDownload Episode! This week's episode explores the background to the Balkan national independence movements - the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy, and any comments or feedback are appreciated!2017-04-2224 minThe History of YugoslaviaEpisode 1 - In the BeginningDownload Episode! In this Introductory episode, I explain the concept of this podcast and give a lightning summary of Balkan history up to the 18th Century. Hope you enjoy it!2017-04-0813 min