The Invention Of...
BBC Radio 4Misha Glenny investigates the borders, the histories and the people that make different nations what they are.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Misha Glenny talks to contributors from Bosnia and Belgrade, and Albania too, about the history of Yugoslavia from 1918 via Tito until now.
Recorded and produced by Miles Warde
Misha Glenny returns to the Balkans to report on the birth and death of Yugoslavia.
With contributions from Lea Ypi, Radina Vucetic, Ivan Veyvoda, Tim Heneage, Jelena Dureinovic, plus former soldier turned writer Faruk Sehic in Sarajevo. Includes ar... more
Churchill may have said that the Balkans produce more history than it can consume, but in this episode Misha Glenny and Miles Warde head out to discover if it's true. This is a road trip through Bosnia, Belgrade and northern Greece. The aim? To explo... more
Misha Glenny and Miles Warde take a journey through the Balkans. Was Churchill's quote true?
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- Brilliant!
How to make a proper audio series with a range of interviewees, the presenter actually being in the locations he’s talking about, properly researched, edited and all that good stuff
Apple Podcasts5paulkent_uk
United Kingdom7 days ago - Wonderful, but
Your Poland episodes certainly paint a heroic portrait of Poles. Yet the nice Lubliner from Bristol discussed with you the 40,000 Jews of his birthplace, and somehow didn’t know that 3 million Jews lived in Poland? No mention of them? Do you mention them? And why did you skip over the well documented and rabid antisemitism that infected Poland for centuries? No mention of the pogroms and persecution of Jews who survived the concentration camps when they returned to their homes and found that Pol... more
Apple Podcasts5Uzenfeld
United States3 months ago - Amazing Show - more episodes coming in 2026?
I love this show, it’s truly excellent. I hope it’s not ‘put on hold’ now that Misha is hosting In Our Time. More episodes please!
Apple Podcasts5Simon JJJJJ
Australia5 months ago - Outstanding
Started with the Germany series and enjoyed them all immensely. So my artificially constructed countries!
Apple Podcasts5DrewzyJUnited Kingdoma year ago - Bonza !
Knocks the ‘the rest is history,’ into a cocked hat ! So many more countries to explore: Spain,India and/or Australia for starters. For something contentious, topical and political , Ukraine, Israel, Greenland and/or the islands.
Apple Podcasts5Bigjesus888United Kingdoma year ago
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Exploring the emergence and history of nation-states, the content uncovers pivotal events, cultural narratives, and geopolitical complexities that shaped countries around the world. A key focus is on stories of identity, historical conflicts, and the influence of globalization on modern nations, with discussions ranging from Taiwan's search for recognition to the nuances of the Ottoman Empire's legacy in Turkey. With expert guests providing insights, the content often highlights the interconnections between past and present, encouraging listeners to reflect on the historical underpinnings of current global dynamics.
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1. Faruk Šehić
2. Jelena Djurejinovic
3. Lea Uppi
4. Ivan Vejvoda
5. Maria Todorova
6. Ivan Krastev
7. Konstantinos Papanikolaou
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