Trace Slovenia's rich and complex history, from ancient settlements and imperial rule to its proud independence and modern European identity.
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Where Three Europes Meet at Once
This series, Crossroads of History, traces Slovenia's journey from ancient settlements to modern nationhood — a story shaped by its position where Central Europe, the…
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Alpine Slavs Forged a New Identity
The ancestors of today's Slovenes established one of the earliest known Slavic political entities — the principality of Carantania in the seventh century, a rare…
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A Thousand Years Under the Double Eagle
The Habsburg dynasty controlled Slovene lands for nearly six hundred years, from the late thirteenth century until 1918, making it one of the longest continuous rules…
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Partisan Resistance and a Socialist Exception
During World War Two, Slovenia was the only European country carved up by three occupying powers simultaneously — Germany, Italy, and Hungary each annexed a piece.
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Ten Days That Made a Nation
On June 25th, 1991, Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia, and within forty-eight hours, Yugoslav federal troops rolled toward its borders.
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From New Nation to Eurozone Pioneer
Slovenia became the first former Yugoslav republic to join the European Union, and it did so just thirteen years after gaining independence — a remarkably fast…
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