Name: The Balkans in Flames
Uploaded: 2017
Description: The 20th century collapse of Yugoslavia was the result of a multitude of wars and conflicts that long plagued Southeast Europe.

The 20th century collapse of Yugoslavia was the result of a multitude of wars and conflicts that long plagued Southeast Europe.

We begin with the search for traces in Yugoslavia’s prehistory. Under the influence of changing rulers and empires, the country’s structure is formed over centuries as home to five nationalities with three languages and four different religions.

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We begin with the search for traces in Yugoslavia’s prehistory.

Tinderbox Yugoslavia

We are in the fateful year of Yugoslavia's first free elections since World War II: 1990. It is the hour of the nationalists, and the collapse of the multi-ethnic state is only a matter of time.

We are in the fateful year of Yugoslavia's first free elections since World War II: 1990.

A State Falls Apart

The Srebrenica massacre is a wake-up call for the international community, which decides to intervene after four years of war. That same year, the warring parties sign a peace treaty.

The Srebrenica massacre is a wake-up call for the international community, which decides to intervene after four years of war.