Episode 39.5 - An Interview with Aleksandar Brezar
Release Date: 07/22/2019
Update
The History of Yugoslavia
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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Episode 50 - Ask Me Anything
The History of Yugoslavia
Sorry for the long delay between episodes! Theme Music – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 49.5 - An Interview with Stevan Bozanich
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In today's episode, I chat with Chetniks expert Stevan Bozanich about the history of the famous/infamous Serb nationalist paramilitary movement. Stevan's and profiles Episode 50 will be the AMA episode – please send me your questions! Theme Music – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 49 - Coup and War
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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 – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 48 - Sporazum
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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 – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 47 - War on the Horizon Again
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In October 1934, Prince Paul took over the Kingdom of Yugoslavia at its lowest point, meaning the only way was up. Right? Theme Music – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 46 - Assassination Round 3: Regicide
The History of Yugoslavia
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 – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 45 - The Dictatorship Struggles On
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In late 1931, King Alexander decided to relax his dictatorial rule a little. Theme Music – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 44.5 - An Interview with Christian Kurzydlowski
The History of Yugoslavia
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 – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
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Episode 44 - Royal Dictatorship
The History of Yugoslavia
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 – by Damiano Baldoni, licensed under
info_outlineRecently 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.
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