
From the medieval kingdom of Tomislav to the gunfire that shattered Yugoslavia, Croatia’s story is a hinge of European history. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through a thousand years of shifting borders, dynastic struggles, and cultural survival. They explore the rise of the Trpimirović dynasty, the personal union with Hungary, and the long shadow of the Ottoman advance — including the pivotal 15... more
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In September 1991, as the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) tightened its grip on Croatia, a series of improvised battles erupted around JNA barracks and depots across the country. This episode dives into the Battle of the Barracks — the desperate, often ... more
In the autumn of 1991, as Yugoslavia unraveled, the city of Vukovar became the epicenter of a brutal three-month siege that would scar Croatia's national memory. This episode focuses on the human and strategic dimensions of the battle: the improvised... more
In 1669, two of the most powerful noble families in Croatia—the Zrinskis and the Frankopans—led a conspiracy against Habsburg rule that ended with their leaders' beheading in Wiener Neustadt. This episode explores the background of the conspiracy, th... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1683 Battle of Vienna, a turning point in the Great Turkish War that reshaped Central Europe and Croatia. They discuss the Holy League coalition, the Polish king Jan Sobieski's decisive cavalry charge, and ... more
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I love the subject matter and want to absorb all of the history of a place before I travel there, but the bite sized jumping around drives me batty and I have trouble keeping it straight. If there is any way you can combine these mini episodes and order them chronologically, I would be a devoted follower!
Content is good. Very interesting. But the format is way too short and my feed just gets polluted making it difficult to manage all my podcasts. Very annoying. Too bad as I do like the hosts and content I just cannot tolerate having every other podcast in my feed this one. I am out.
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This series centers on Croatia's long arc—from medieval kingdoms and dynastic shifts to modern nation-building—through engaging storytelling that braids political history, cultural memory, and regional identity. Episodes frequently juxtapose empire-era struggles with coastal republics, frontier warfare, and cultural renaissances, while highlighting enduring symbols such as Glagolitic script, Dubrovnik's maritime legacy, and the region's UNESCO sites. Listeners can expect a narrative approach that combines archival sources, archaeological finds, and colorful anecdotes to explain how geography, religion, and diplomacy shaped Croatia's path across centuries. A notable strength is the host duo's ability to weave complex historical episodes into... more
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