It's Complicated: North Macedonia, Historiography, and Indigenous Nations

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The Slavic Connexion

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An international chat show on the politics, history, current events, and peoples of the Slavic world, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and Clements Center for National Security. Whether you're a Slavophile, a foreign affairs junkie, or simply a curious mind, The Slavic Connexion offers insightful, accessible, and even fun discussions on the sprawling region in the context of our hyperconnected world. "It's not typical Texas..."

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It's Complicated: North Macedonia, Historiography, and Indigenous Nations

The Slavic Connexion

38 minutes 20 seconds

1 year ago

It's Complicated: North Macedonia, Historiography, and Indigenous Nations

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Brown, a distinguished anthropologist from Arizona State University's Melikian Center. Dr. Brown takes us on a deep dive into the rich and often contentious history of Macedonia, exploring the complexities of historiography and the narratives that shape our understanding of the Balkan region. Join us as Dr. Brown shares his unique journey into the study of Macedonia, revealing how personal and historical narratives intertwine in the pursuit of knowledge.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Keith Brown is the Director of the Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies, and Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. During 2021-22 he was on research leave as a Core Fellow at the Collegium for Advanced Studies at the University of Helsinki. He holds a PhD in anthropology from the University of Chicago and a BA in classics from Oxford University. His work focuses on history, culture and politics in the Western Balkans, with a particular emphasis on 20th century Macedonia. He has spent extended time in the region, and his published works include The Past in Question: Modern Macedonia and the Uncertainties of Nation (Princeton University Press, 2003) and Loyal Unto Death: Trust and Terror in Revolutionary Macedonia (Indiana University Press, 2013). PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 02, 2023 at the ASEEES Convention in Philadelphia.

If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch!

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Host/Assistant Producer: Taylor Helmcamp

Host/Supervising Producer: Nicholas Pierce

Assistant EP: Misha Simanovskyy (@MSimanovskyy)

Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana)

Associate Producer: Sergio Glajar

Production Assistant: Faith VanVleet

Production Assistant: Eliza Fisher

SlavX Editorial Director: Sam Parrish

Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Alex Productions, Blue Dot Sessions)

Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (@M_S_Daniel) www.msdaniel.com