Welcome to History of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a podcast dedicated to examining the intricate tapestry of this region’s past—one that extends far beyond a simple timeline of events. Together, we will explore the powerful throughlines that run through its unique geography, diverse languages, evolving cultures, and shifting religious and political landscapes, all of which continue to shape the current identity of the people who call Bosnia home.
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This episode explores Bosnia's transformation from a Hungarian vassal to a kingdom, highlighting the political actions of Stjepan II Kotromanić and King Tvrtko and the emergence of a distinct Bosnian identity.
30 Jul 2025
The Bosnian Church
This episode examines the history of the Bosnian Church, a unique Christian church in medieval Bosnia, discussing its origins, beliefs, societal role, and eventual fate.
30 Jun 2025
The Early Bosnian Banate
This episode explores the medieval Banate of Bosnia, highlighting its transformation into an independent realm and the foundations it laid for Bosnian statehood.
25 Apr 2025
The Slavs
Today’s episode picks up the story in Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. We’ll cover the tumultuous period after Roman rule – a time when new peoples swept into the Balkans, and the foundations for medieval Bosnia were laid.. We’ll learn who the early Slavs were – where they came from, what their society and beliefs were like – and how they migrated to the Balkans. We’ll see how these Slavic tribes eventually formed early states, and how Bosnia emerged as a distinct entity amid the power struggles of empires and neighboring kingdoms. And finally, we’ll discuss the Christianization of the Slavs, including why Bosnia was one of the last areas to embrace the new religion and how many pagan traditions survived in folk culture.
Podcast website: historyofbosnia.com (http://historyofbosnia.com)
Instagram page: @historyofbih (https://www.instagram.com/historyofbih)
11 Apr 2025
The Roman Period
This episode of The History of Bosnia and Herzegovina is all about the clash between the Illyrians and Rome. I discuss how the Illyrians came to be a regional power, their leaders, and their ultimate downfall at the hands of Rome.
Podcast website: historyofbosnia.com (http://historyofbosnia.com)
Instagram page: @historyofbih (https://www.instagram.com/historyofbih)
21 Mar 2025
The Illyrians
This episode of The History of Bosnia and Herzegovina I focus on the diverse Illyrian tribes that inhabited the region. Although these communities shared certain customs and languages, they were by no means monolithic. Their story was largely written by outsiders—Greeks and Romans—who often dismissed them as “barbarians,” yet evidence shows that the Illyrians formed alliances, fought wars, minted coins, and upheld rich religious practices. Despite sparse written records, the Illyrians’ legacies echo today in Balkan customs.
Podcast website: historyofbosnia.com (http://historyofbosnia.com)
Instagram page: @historyofbih (https://www.instagram.com/historyofbih)
6 Mar 2025
Intro and Pre-History
In this premiere episode of The History of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I introduce the podcast’s mission to explore the region’s past through a scholarly, balanced lens. The podcast begins with pre-history, including Paleolithic settlements at sites like Badanj Cave, which reveal early art, toolmaking, and possible spiritual practices. The narrative then moves into the Neolithic period, detailing the emergence and impact of distinct archaeological cultures (such as Starčevo, Kakanj, Butmir, Vinča, and Danilo).
Podcast website: historyofbosnia.com (https://historyofbosnia.com)
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