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Apr 2023
14m 59s

An Introduction to the Balkans

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Located in southeastern Europe is the Balkan Peninsula. It is home to multiple ethics groups, languages, and religions.  It has one of the most dynamic and confusing histories of anywhere in Europe, with multiple migrations of people arriving over the centuries.  Not surprisingly, it has also been the source of many conflicts, some of which are still ongoing ... Show More
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