Description: Europe being the vast continent it is, is also a home to a variety of stereotypes. In this video we go over some of the most notable countries' such as France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom (Britain), and the Netherlands (Dutch). Explaining their origin & making a fun video like Balkan Stereotypes Explain or the Yugoslav Stereotypes Explained.
Description: Europe being the vast continent it is, is also a home to a variety of stereotypes. In this video we go over some of the most notable countries' such as France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom (Britain), and the Netherlands (Dutch). Explaining their origin & making a fun video like Balkan Stereotypes Explain or the Yugoslav Stereotypes Explained.
Description: Serbian & Croatian, two languages that are practically the same but speakers of both claim they are completely different. Why is that? Well in today's video we go over the history of Serbo-Croatian, and the linguistical development of both languages & how they became unified & subsequently divided.
IS - “Završeno natjecanje za najbolju hrvatsku riječ: Evo o čemu se radi” https://direktno.hr/domovina/zavrseno-natjecanje-za-najbolju-hrvatsku-rijec-evo-o-cemu-se-radi-340343/
Wikipedia - “Historija srpskohrvatskog jezika” last edited 18.08.2024 sh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historija_srpskohrvatskog_jezikaI VISITED AFGHANISTAN SO YOU DONT HAVE TOLiving Ironically in Europe2024-10-08 | #afghanistan #kabul #taliban 🛦Go get WARTHUNDER Today & Claim YOUR MASSIVE BONUS PACK! https://playwt.link/livingironicallyineurope24
Description: Over the Summer I decided to have some fun & met up with @LordMiles to go on an adventure in Afghanistan. Our plan was to go hiking in the Wakhan corridor all the way to China. However, our adventure plans changed. In this video we go over the history of Afghanistan, from ancient times all the way to the medieval ones & its modern history alongside with the modern conflict that has taken over the country for the past 50 years. We discuss the current state of the nation, the Taliban & their influence in the state, as well as show the wild events that happened to us while on our little expedition.
Description: Since its inception, Yugoslavia has been a state that has caught the interest & eye of both the West; Germany, Italy, UK, USA, France, etc... & the East; Soviet Union (Russia), China, Cuba, and everyone & anyone in between. For the majority of the 20th century it was an important regional player when it came to economics, culture, and science. Or was it? The country collapsed & died a fiery death with many debating on whether or not it was the case of its own doing. In this video we analyze some of Yugoslavia's policies many that lived in the country praise & take a look at their impact on the actual country & the new republics that came out of it; Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo.
Description: Hungary is a country that often gets into the news' headlines over some new shenanigans its leader, Viktor Orban, and the ruling party, FIDESZ get into. However, there is much more to this country & its people. In this video we go over the entire history of Hungary, from its humble beginnings in the Pannonian Sea, to its time in the Roman Empire, Medieval Times, Renaissance, its union with Poland, its rule under the Hunyadis, under the Ottomans, Austrians & Hapsburgs, as well as Hungary in WWI & WWII and its interwar & communist / cold war period all the way to the modern times of today with Orban & Gyurcsany.
Since the fall of Communism television & TV technology has fascinatingly developed in the Balkans, and especially in Romania. In this video we go over the infamous OTV & its host, Dan Diaconescu, and over the misinformation, lies, stunts, and other tomfoolery he & his team have done over the years. From clairvoyants, fortune tellers, emos & cocalars fighting, summoning Nicolea Ceausescu, and trying to figure out what happened with Elodia Ghinescu, here's a summary of everything from OTV's past.
NOTE: I am NOT promoting any of these theories, but just sharing the ones I found the most amusing & entertainment. All of them are false & should be taken as simply entertainment!
In the Balkans conspiracy theories are extremely popular, and Balkan cultures more often than not embrace them. From the paranormal, occult, esoteric, extraterrestrial like aliens, their ancient technology, ancient magic, and communist failed plans and coups, here are some of the most insane conspiracy theories that I've heard about over the years living in the Balkans.
If you've ever traveled to the Balkans, you've probably come across the signature drinks of the region; Rakija. Going by many names such as pálinka, țuica, or szlivovitz, this alcoholic beverage is a staple of countries such as Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Romania, Montenegro, Hungary, Greece, Albania, and even Turkey. So much so that its invention has played a vital role in these countries' history. From the arrival of the Roman Empire to the arrival of the Turks & Ottomans, rakija has played a vital role in the resistance movements & revolution against Ottoman oppression & liberty. However, it has also has many negative effects such as fomenting a culture of alcoholism & alcohol consumption. This is the story of the Balkans & its drink.
Mariusz F. Rybak - "Rakija-nation’s wine culture exploration of wine presence and role in Serbian culture" https://www.academia.edu/78988683/Rakija_nation_s_wine_culture_exploration_of_wine_presence_and_role_in_Serbian_culture
Ljubica Pakovic, Jovana Todorovic, Milena Santric-Milicevic, Dragica Bukumiric, and Zorica Terzic-Supic - "The association between social characteristics, alcoholic beverage preferences, and binge drinking in a Serbian adult population" ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7434169/#bibr13-1455072518803281
Dorota Magda - "The story of Balkan plum vodka" https://coldsea.eu/en/blog/post/bulgarian-rakia-drink
If you clicked on this video, you most likely played video games growing up. However, in the Balkans and generally Eastern Europe, the list of video games that were popular were a bit different than what kids in the West grew up playing. Staples include Chicken Invaders, Pocket Tanks, Counter-Strike, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Jazz Jackrabbit, Command and Conquer games, League of Legends and many more
🎶Outro Song🎶: youtu.be/VDDX2m_vd-g 🎶Explained Intro Song🎶: youtu.be/vafpeSvU0DABalkan NationalistsLiving Ironically in Europe2024-07-31 | If you ever engaged with the balkan corner of the internet, you definitely encountered balkan nationalists fighting with each other in comments sections. In this video we will talk about how each side presents themselves in arguably pointless online discussions.
🎶Outro Song🎶: youtu.be/VDDX2m_vd-g 🎶Explained Intro Song🎶: youtu.be/vafpeSvU0DABalkan Weddings Were DifferentLiving Ironically in Europe2024-07-24 | Marriage is one of the most important thing that can happen in one's life. However, customs and traditions at Balkan weddings can be wildly different than those in the West. In this video we'll cover the most common balkan traditions during wedding parties and how the whole day goes.
🎶Outro Song🎶: youtu.be/VDDX2m_vd-g 🎶Explained Intro Song🎶: youtu.be/vafpeSvU0DABalkan Universities Were DifferentLiving Ironically in Europe2024-07-17 | Universities are the pinnacle of human knowledge and higher education, however, not in the Balkans. Having to pay for exams, fighting for budget spots, studying day and night and having to live in cheap neglected apartments were among the many struggles of a university student in the Balkans. In this video we'll tell you stories based on true events on how Balkan universities were differnet.
🎶Outro Song🎶: youtu.be/VDDX2m_vd-g 🎶Explained Intro Song🎶: youtu.be/vafpeSvU0DAWhy You Shouldnt Learn RomanianLiving Ironically in Europe2024-07-10 | Romanian is often considered as an easy romance language to learn for English speakers. However, in this video we will dig into how the grammar actually works and why it's not as easy as people think.
Description: Poland is on of Europe's most memed countries, however most people aren't aware of its long history. In this video we cover Poland's history from ancient times to the modern era. We take a look at the country during prehistory, ancient times, medieval times, renaissance, foreign occupation, partition, uprisings, WW1, WW2, Communist/Socialist period and a brief overview of its modern history as well. From Mieszko, Boleslaw, Jadwiga, Poniatowski to Pilsudski, we encompass everything.
SOURCES https://www.visegradgroup.eu/basic-facts-about/poland/brief-history-of-poland https://culture.pl/en/article/learn-the-history-of-poland-in-10-minutes britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Varna https://culture.pl/en/article/polands-winged-knights-from-invincible-glory-to-obsolescenceThe Time North Korea & Romania Were Best FriendsLiving Ironically in Europe2024-06-26 | #romania #northkorea #korea Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/livingironicallyineurope and enjoy a special discount on your first month.
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Description: Since Putin visited North Korea this year, here's a video about one of the lesser known friendships between Romania's dictator, Nicolae Causescu & Kim Il Sung of North Korea. Where both created an alliance with one another in the middle of the cold war & based their dictatorships on each others' communist dystopian countries
Description: Learning a foreign language can seem like quite a challenge especially with there being a lot of creators who claim that you can master any language with their easy method, that usually ends up being an overpriced scam. In this video I, as an actual polyglot speaking Serbian, English, Hungarian, and Romanian go over some of the methods, techniques, strategies, and mindset for one to master any language.
Description: Everyone knows where are the Balkans, but rarely anyone knows where they start & where they end. In this video we explain the history of the word "Balkan" & its etymology alongside delving into what constitutes a Balkan country & what makes a country a part of the Balkans & what that means.
Description: In the Balkans gambling is one of the biggest problems in modern society, yet rarely talked about. In this video we go over the issue of gambling & sports betting in Serbia, Romania, and Bosnia, talk about what causes it, and how impactful it is in society as whole.
https://www.batut.org.rs/download/publikacije/Izvestaj%20engleski%20web.pdfThe Balkan Indian Reddit WarLiving Ironically in Europe2024-05-29 | Disclaimer: This video is not meant to offend anybody and is simply documenting in a comedic fashion the flame war that happened on the r/2balkan4you & r/2asian4you subreddits.
Description: Reddit is one of the most infamous places on the internet. Even so it has created a home for various different communities such as r/2balkan4you & r/2asian4you whose gimmick is satirizing nationalists from their Balkan & Indian countries. However, what happens when an Indian provokes an Albanian in these communities? A great flame war that threatens both subreddits to be deleted.
Description: Moldova is a country in Europe that often goes overlooked. Although it is dismissed as just the poorest & least visited country in Europe, it is actually one of the most important geopolitical points that could see a direct conflict between the EU & Russia. In this video we go over the short history of Moldova and the tug of war between the EU & Russia who have been fighting to bring the country under their influence. We go over some of Russia's propaganda and foreign influence tactics as well as their effect & potential outcome.
Description: The Balkans are one of Europe's most infamous regions, yet with that infamy they are also full of history. In this video we explore various parts of Balkan history through the lense of a camera as we examine Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, Romania, and Kosovo's history through some of their most famous photos.
Description: In this video we travel to the Kingdom of Jordan. As we embark on our journey we go over the history of this Middle Eastern country & touch upon all the people & empires that were once present in the region. From the Nabothians, Hebrews, Jews, Romans, & Byzantines, all the way to the Muslim Arabs & Ottomans. We talk over the history from Jordan's ancient past all the way to its 20th (XX) century & more recent events. We go to the cities of Aqaba, Petra, Amman, as well as the nature reserve of Wadi Rum.
Description: A couple of days ago, I saw a video from Wealthy Expat, where he listed all the reasons one should move to Serbia. Most of the information in the video was false, and in this one I explain all the wrongs in his video from paying taxes in Serbia, buying property, traveling with a Serbian passport, and much more.
✏️Description: Romania is known as one of Europe's most iconic countries. Often the bud of many jokes, many overlook its rich history. In this video we cover Romania's path to modern times as we take a look at the country during prehistory, ancient times, medieval times, renaissance, Ottoman occupation, age of revolutions (18th & 19th century), WWI, WWII, Communist / Socialist period, and pass over briefly its modern history as well. From Burabista, Decebal, Trajan, to Vlad Dracula, Mihai the Great, Mihai Viteazul, and Ceausescu, Groza, and Dej, we encompass everything.
Description: Europe being a vast continent that it is, is a home to many different groups of people, and with them different stereotypes regarding them. In this edition of the video we go over some of the most popular stereotypes & memes for Hungary, Poland, Czechia, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Russia.
Description: If you've ever looked at a GDP map of Europe, you've most likely noticed that the continent is divided into 2 sections, where its eastern part is substantially poorer & less developed. In this video we go over why that's the case. We cover the history of the Balkans, Western Europe, the Ottoman Empire, and subsequent Cold War & the effects after the fall of the Berlin wall on the Balkan peninsula.
✏️Description: Known across the world by many names such as: "Gypsies", "Roma", "Romani", "Sinti", etc... ; the Gypsies played a crucial role in the development of the Balkans & the history of many of the countries that inhabit the region today such as: Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Bosnia, Albania, Macedonia, and many others outside of the region. Yet, when talking about history, very rarely are the Roma mentioned or talked about. In this video we go over the origin of the Roma in India, their migration across the Silk Road and into the Balkans, their life in the Balkans & under the Ottoman Empire, the 20th century, their life under communism & finally modern times.
On the word "Gypsy": "Gypsy" comes from the word "Egyptian", because prior to the late 18th century, Europeans & Gypsies themselves believed they came from Egypt. The word "Roma" means "man/person" in the Gypsy language, and prior to basically the 1950s the Gypsies didn't even think of themselves as a coherent group, but different clans and families.
If we're talking about the more colloquial word for Gypsies in Eastern Europe, "cigan, cigány, țigan", it comes from the Greek "antsigan" which means untouchable. However, outside of Greece, most didn't know the meaning of the word (surprise surprise medieval peasants were monolingual). Later in the 16th century due to Gypsies becoming the majority of the slave population in the Ottoman empire & the Balkans, the versions of "antsigan" became synonymous with slave. However, the words "Slav/Sclav" also meant slave as Ottomans had laws of considering non-Muslims their property.
In modern times the meaning of the word was lost, and many associated the negative qualities to the word because of association and negative context. The push for not using the word and using "Roma" is relatively new and came about in the 90s. However, within the Gypsy community in the Balkans there has been a counter movement against the use of the word "Roma". From a standpoint of several reasons.
1. Being the retaking of a word & meaning 2. In traditional Gypsy circles, it is not acceptable for foreigners aka "gadje" to speak Gypsy as it was kept a secret language from them due to oppression.
If you ask a Gypsy in the Balkans how they prefer to be called, the majority of the time they will say "Gypsy". I haven't really seen anyone but westerners and western raised Gypsies make a fuss over this word. Hell, I have a Gypsy aunt inlaw who is adamant on the term "Gypsy" over "Roma". If someone does ask me from the community to not refer that way, I will. But overall in both Serbia, Romania, and Hungary the term amongst the Gypsy population is not seen as a slur.
Many Romanians & Romanian gypsies actually are pushing against the use of the word "Roma" due to being too similar to "Romanian". From the Gypsy perspective the case being they don't want their cultural identity to be erased and taken as Romanians, while Romanians don't want to be mistaken for Gypsies (which is a whole other story in itself)
📖Sources: ⚫Fonseca Isabel - Bury Me Standing ⚫Hancock Ian - We Are The Romani People
#romania #balkans #serbiaSerbian Stereotypes ExplainedLiving Ironically in Europe2024-03-15 | 🌎Go to piavpn.com/Europe to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free!
Description: Serbia is a small country but a notable one with hundreds of local stereotypes about different regions from the country. From Belgrade, Novi Sad, to Nis, Subotica, Vranje, Bosnia, Vrsac, and Vojvodina, here are some of the most notable ones that Serbs tell jokes about to each other!
Description: If you've ever stayed at a hostel, you've probably met a variety of fun & quirky characters from all over the world. Here are some of the most popular stereotypes based on their nationalities and others. From the timely German, unfriendly Scandinavian, to the Asian tourist horde. No offense was meant this is all jokes!
Description: America has some great things, but it also has some really annoying ones as well. And this video is just about that, all the things that annoyed me in the US. From the weather, to identity politics & the culture war all the way to car centric culture, here's my almost uncensored take.
Description: Since the dawn of man, people have wanted to learn different languages. And since the dawn of the internet there have been those that have tried to exploit them. In this video we talk about the dishonest business of YouTube polyglots & how they misrepresent the language learning process whether it is to sell some course or get internet clout.
NOTE: DO NOT HARASS ANY OF THE PEOPLE SHOWN IN THE VIDEO! This video is not about these people but the actions of lying on the internet. I don't know any of them & this is just a criticism of their content not their persons.
Description: Since the dawn of the internet, white people food has been the favorite laughing stock of most people online with memes & cursed food images galore. However, there is much more to this cuisine other failed cooking attempts and WASP-y dinners.
Thank you to @wowmao for the help with the Thumbnail
Description: Not too long ago I made a video titled, "Russians Aren't the Enemy" that was quite polarizing. Many viewers criticized the video claiming that 75% of the Russian population supports Putin & the war in Ukraine. However, this isn't quite the case as the Russian government utilizes a variety of methods to "secure" the elections & fudge their number of supporters. In this video we go over the main methods Russia fakes elections & Vladimir Putin uses to "win" the elections in the country.
Note: This isn't a satire of Jesus nor God, but of the Balkan conspiratorial theories that are quite popular in esoteric tabloids & rural people from the countryside.
Description: Since ancient times, many have perversely lied about who Jesus was & formed false religions out of it. Today we reveal the ultimate truth, that Jesus in fact was and still is, Dacian.
If you've ever taken a peak into Hungarian history or culture, one of the most prevalent historic events that dominates the topic is none other than the Treaty of Trianon. Since the 1920s, this has been the single most controversial event in Hungarian history. However, not many foreigners are that familiar on what it was, and why so many Hungarians think of it as a grave injustice. In this video we go explain the treaty's impact & how it transformed the country.
"The Struggle For A Just Peace:" Speech Delivered by Count Albert Apponyi, President of the Hungarian Delegation to the Peace Conference in Paris, Before the Supreme Council at Its Session on 16 January
🎶Outro Song🎶: youtu.be/VDDX2m_vd-g 🎶Explained Intro Song🎶: youtu.be/vafpeSvU0DARussians Arent the EnemyLiving Ironically in Europe2024-01-09 | Since the beginning of Russia's imperialist War in February 2022, most Russians fleeing their government have had to face discrimination and prejudice based on their ethnicity. Many online & in real life have created a campaign against regular people who have nothing to do with the actions of their government simply because they are Russian. This video criticizes the actions of such individuals & gives more detail on why this harassment and discrimination against the people themselves is unjustified.
Also big thank you to @roman_nfkrz for helping me in the creation of this video. He has been a great help in the witting process of the script & shot a part as well. Definitely go check him out if you haven't already!
NOTE: This video is jokes, and should not be taken as nothing else.
Big thanks to @Geopoldd for voicing the humble Homo Ebrius Britanicus. Go check him out if you haven't already!
Description: From the dawn of time & the creation of Ryan Air, drunk British tourists have been a nuisance to many European & Asian destinations such as Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam, Bali, Pataya, Belgrade, Madrid, Ibiza, Malaga, Majorca, Mallorca, and many others. With they rowdy behavior here is a compilation of the wildest thing drunk Brits have gotten themselves in the world.
Description: Childhood is magical. Except if you happen to grow up in the Balkans. Then it's even more magical. Here are all the things that were key components to growing up in the Balkans. From the toy of the day, to escaping rabid dogs, all the way to having to deal with your siblings and a toxic environment from post Soviet cities. Here are some of the things that made up growing up in the countries such as Serbia, Romania, Bosnia, Hungary, hell even Bulgaria.
Description: Since the dawn of time, America & Europe have always had a friendly rivalry going on. As a result across the ocean in the USA many have gained not so accurate ideas about what it's like to live in Europe & how the average citizen is. So many myths have sprung up. And in today's video we go over some of the things Americans get wrong about Europe.
Description: Since I started making videos on YouTube many have been curious about life in my home country of Serbia, so I've decided to make a video about all the things that annoyed me during my time there.
As there is hate, there is also love, and by popular demand here's the video about all the things I love about living in Romania. From the urban city sprawl of Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi, Timisoara to the great hills & mountains of Transylvania & the delicious food of Wallachia, there is so much to love about Romania. It is a country with amazing history, people, culture, nature and so much more. Here is a video about all the things I love about my home.