Curated OER
In the Public's Eyes
Students examine the views of Serb and American civilians on the sustained NATO air strikes on Serbia and focus on how public opinion affects and reflects the overall morale and attitudes in a country.
Curated OER
The Former Yugoslavia
High schoolers examine the conflict between the Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo. They define ethnic cleansing, read and discuss handouts, apply the three elements of ethnic conflict to the Kosovo Crisis of 1998-99, conduct research, and...
Curated OER
State of Independence
Students read an online article to study the May 2006 referendum in Montenegro that allowed it to be independent from Serbia. They role play after researching other areas where political movements are attempting to establish independence.
Curated OER
Bosnia, Serbia
Learners read and discuss an article about the geographical and political history of Bosnia. They examine recent conflicts, discuss tension between various ethnic and religious groups and review timelines and maps.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Serbian Nationalism: Nacertanije to Yugoslav Kingdom
Chapters from a text book about modern Balkan history. These selected chapters focus on World War I. It traces Serbian nationalism from 1840-1929. Touches on the Balkan wars as well as Greek nationalism.
BBC
Bbc: The Killing of Kosovo
he A guide to the acts of genocide which occurred in region of Kosovo during the late 1990s while NATO bombing was occurring. Provides a clickable map of Kosovo with documentation on the various acts of genocide.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke: Formation of the Balkan Alliance of 1912
This site covers every aspect of the Balkan Alliance of 1912.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Slobodan Milosevic
A PBS interview recounts the rise of Milosevic as a post-modern dictator and his part in the conflict in Kosovo. 9/23/98
BBC
Bbc: Death of Milosevic
An April 2010 special in-depth report on the life of Slobodan Milosevic. Provides numerous links to related stories.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Serbia
Learn about core health indicators in Serbia in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
BBC
Bbc: Serbia Country Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Serbia's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are featured.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Non Aligned Movement
This is a collection of primary source documents concerning the Non-Aligned Movement, also referred to as NAM. This anti-colonial movement was spearheaded by several conferences and summits, the first held in Bandung in 1955. The...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Serbia
This profile provides a comprehensive overview of Serbia's history, culture, economy, society, geography, government, and military.
BBC
Bbc: Serbia Rejects Un Legal Ruling on Kosovo's Secession
This article discusses Serbia's reaction to the United Nation's ruling that Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 was not illegal. Links to related articles are featured. (July 22, 2010)
PBS
Frontline: A Kosovo Chronology: Pre 1998
Find a chronology of the Serbian conflict with Kosovo from 1987 when Serbian leader, Slobodan Milosevic, stirred up the Serbians in Kosovo until 1999 when the NATO Kosovo Force certified the disarming of the Kosovo Liberation Army.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Serbia and Montenegro
A brief profile of Serbia and Montenegro by the BBC and explanation of the split of these two nation in June 2006.
Digital History
Digital History: War in Europe: Who Was Responsible? [Pdf]
This is a great overview of the events that immediately followed the assassination of Austria's Crown Prince Francis Ferdinand in Serbia in the lead-up to the start of World War I.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: Treaty of Lausanne, October, 1912
Substantial discussion of the treaty which ended Italian occupation of Turkish Tripoli. Includes specific terms of the treaty, and bibliography.
BBC
Bbc: Montenegro Declares Independence
A June 2006 news report examining Montenegro's declaration of independence from Serbia.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Serbian Language
Native language to the regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia is introduced. Study common vocabulary terms and challenge understanding with games.
BBC
Bbc News: Milosevic Indictment: Text
A detailed summary of the indictment and charges against President Slobodan Milosevic related to his conducting a war against Kosovo and other ethnic area sin Serbia in the 1990s. The indictment was released in October 2001. (2004).
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline: After Milosevic
A timeline which documents the key events in Kosovo-Serbia after the fall and arrest of Slobodan Milosevic in April 2001. Includes his death in March, 2006.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Serbia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Serbia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs: Serbia/croatia the Balkans
This site provides a comprehensive overview of the conflict between Serbia and Croatia. PBS correspondent Elizabeth Gettelman examines Croatia's point of view in her article "Croatia: No One is Innocent" while correspondent Molly Blank...