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The History of Yugoslavia

Alex Cruikshanks

A fortnightly podcast chronicling the amazing story of the now ex-country of Yugoslavia -its formation, heights, and collapse.

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Episode 53 - The Greater War Part III: The Ustasha

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2025/05/11

Today, 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 Patreon

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Episode 52.5 - The Albanians of Kosovo

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2024/11/18

A 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 Patreon

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33:34

Episode 52 - The Greater War Part II: Occupation and...

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2024/05/28

After 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 Patreon

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Episode 51 - The Greater War Part 1: Invasion

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2024/04/19

Sorry 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 Patreon

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Update

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2022/10/30

Just 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.

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38:14

Episode 50 - Ask Me Anything

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2022/03/05

Sorry 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!

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Episode 49.5 - An Interview with Stevan Bozanich

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2021/09/18

In 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 Patreon

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38:41

Episode 49 - Coup and War

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2021/07/28

Between 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 Patreon

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Episode 48 - Sporazum

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2021/05/04

In 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 Patreon

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Episode 47 - War on the Horizon Again

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2021/02/23

In 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 Patreon

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Episode 46 - Assassination Round 3: Regicide

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/12/03

In 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 Patreon

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Episode 45 - The Dictatorship Struggles On

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/10/11

In 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 Patreon

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Episode 44.5 - An Interview with Christian Kurzydlowski

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/07/25

In 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 Patreon

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Episode 44 - Royal Dictatorship

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/06/17

King 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 Patreon

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Episode 43.6 - A Panel Discussion on Interwar Yugoslavia

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/05/10

So, 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

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Episode 43.5 - An Interview with Joe Tripician

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/04/18

I 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 Patreon

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Episode 43 - The End of Yugoslav Democracy

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2020/03/15

After 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

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Episode 42 - The Slav Kingdom in Interwar Europe

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2019/12/23

Today, we take a look at what Yugoslavia's neighbours have been up to. A clue: it's a lot.

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Episode 41.5 - An Interview with Chris Klimovitz

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2019/11/12

Today, 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 Patreon

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Episode 41 - Assassination Round 2

The History of Yugoslavia ·

2019/09/12

In 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 Patreon

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