History of the Balkan States Englifaan, Attr

Welcome back to the channel! Today we're diving into one of the most complex, dramatic, and explosive regions in the world—the Balkans.
Why has this corner of Europe been called the "powder keg" of the continent?
It’s a land where empires fought, nations were born, and history was written in blood and courage.
From ancient tribes and Roman conquerors to Ottoman sultans and world-changing assassins, the story of the Balkans is the story of conflict, survival, and identity.
How did this region shape the world as we know it, and how did its modern nations emerge from centuries of turmoil?
Stay with me as we journey through 2,000 years of Balkan history and uncover how its states came to be.
The story of the Balkans begins thousands of years ago, long before any of the countries we know today existed.
This rugged, mountainous land was home to ancient tribes like the Illyrians, Thracians, and Dacians.
These were fierce, independent peoples who carved out a life in the challenging terrain. But their world was about to change.
The ancient Greeks arrived, establishing powerful city-states along the coasts.
They brought philosophy, democracy, trade, and their rich culture, transforming the region into a vibrant hub of civilization.
Because of its strategic location, bridging Europe and Asia, the Balkans became a crossroads.
Everyone wanted a piece of it. It was a magnet for armies, traders, and ideas, and this constant flow of people and power would define its destiny for millennia.
Control of the Balkans meant control of the gateway between East and West, and the fight for that control was just getting started.
Around the 2nd century BCE, a new superpower arrived on the scene: Rome.
The disciplined Roman legions marched across the peninsula, conquering the local tribes and incorporating the entire region into their vast empire.