A Coffee in the Accursed Mountains

About A Coffee in the Accursed Mountains

Stories of Balkan life and culture from the countries bordered by the Accursed Mountains - Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro

Publisher

Elizabeth Gowing and Rob Wilton

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2020

Latest episode

15 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jun 2025

   Out from behind the curtain? Magazinović, Zagorka, and the enduring challenge for women journalists in the Balkans

   Journalist Jeta Xharra discusses the 150-year struggle of women journalists in the Balkans, highlighting the challenges and realities they face in the region in this interview.

2. 

   14 Sept 2023

   Write to protest: Musine Kokalari of Albania

   Nashi Brooker discusses the life and work of Musine Kokalari, Albania's first published woman who protested communism through writing, highlighting her enduring importance in an interview.

3. 

   24 Apr 2023

   The bandit woman and the businesswomen: Shote Galica of Kosovo

   Ilire Lepaja discusses Shote Galica's legacy as a Kosovan hero who inspires women to challenge tradition and fight oppression in this interview episode.

4. 

   5 Jan 2022

   The one with the Ashkali karateist who can

   Sabile Gashi, a karateist from Kosovo's Ashkali community, shares her journey of overcoming gender barriers and inspiring others, demonstrating the power of self-belief in achieving goals in this interview.

5. 

   29 Sept 2021

   The one with the Kosovan train

   The hosts ride Kosovo's train from Prishtina, exploring its historical significance and envisioning its role in Kosovo's European future, visa permitting.

6. 

   27 Jun 2021

   The one with the pioneering princess

   Princess Xenia of Montenegro's photography and contributions to her father's kingdom are explored while traversing Cetinje's mountains, revealing her bold talent in this episode.

7. 

   22 Mar 2021

   The one with Pomegranate and Steel: a taste of Albanian names

   Albanians with beautifully unique names narrate the meanings behind them, offering a glimpse into Communist Albania's naming conventions and revealing the historical figures honored through monikers like Villson, Tonibler, and Marenglen in this interview episode.

8. 

   7 Feb 2021

   Old-style Kosovo hospitality; new TripAdvisor triumph

   Bekim recounts how his team of young professionals established the Ethnological Museum, now Kosovo's most popular attraction and a site of collective memory, showcasing old-style Kosovo hospitality.

9. 

   11 Oct 2020

   The one with... mountain tea

   Elizabeth and her co-host explore the cultural significance of mountain tea, including its various types, traditional uses, and purported health benefits, while sharing personal anecdotes in this episode.

Who has been a guest on A Coffee in the Accursed Mountains

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeta Xharra
• Nashi Brooker
• Ilire Lepaja
• Sabile Gashi
• Princess Xenia of Montenegro

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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