Young History

In the heart of Central America lies a nation that has seen sorts of powers and eras throughout its history. This nation was part of Guatemala, Spain Mexico and has been heavily influenced by the United States. Culturally this nation has forged many distinct factors that can’t be found anywhere else. Recently, this nation has been at the whim of a single cult of personality that has the country in a choke hold. Despite this, millions of people still live here and spend their lives doing right by their history. This is Nicaragua. 

In the southern part of the Balkans, lies a storied nation that has influenced the world around it since its origin. This nation birthed the Cyrillic language which is one of the major language families of today. Never has this nation had its flag captured in battle. This fact and many other historical moments explain why this nation is filled with resilient and hard working people. This is one of my new favorites, this is Bulgaria. 

Lying next to the Caspian sea in the heart of central asia, is a secretive and quiet nation. Little  about the daily happenings of this nation are known by its neighbors. An extremely restrictive regime has this nation's population enthralled in a cult of personality based fervor that is deeply puzzling to anyone around it. By many scales this is the least politically and civilly free nation in the world. This is gonna be an odd one, this is Turkmenistan. 

In Central Africa lies a nation that has quietly had a story about global interaction. French, Portuguese and other African cultures all had influence on this country’s story. In this country are thousands of men and women that have resisted against the might of the world’s great empires. Today, the nation’s people face many growing issues but they face them head on.  This nation flies under the radar in most cases but, it still has a great history to explore. This is the Republic of the Congo.  

This nation embodies the meaning of a storied history, with written history going back as far as 500 AD. This nation has its history rooted deeply in its people. Vikings, christian kings, and Hundreds of other peoples have called this land home or influenced it greatly. This nation is one of the most developed in the world by every single metric and is widely seen as the least politically corrupt nation on earth. This episode will cover centuries of history and none of them are dull. This is Denmark. 

In the very center of the giant that is Africa, lies a nation unknown to most of the world. With a long and cursive history this republic has forged a strong and resilient people. This nation is buried in a long and tumultuous conflict that has sent shockwaves through its social structure. This country is so much more than the current state of affairs it faces and today, we explore why. This is Central African Republic.

The Land of a Thousand Lakes, is the famous moniker for this nation, but there is so much more to this nation than its geographical features. With a history dating back over 5000 years, with many different people groups figuring out how to survive in this frigid tundra. This nation has weathered some of history's must brutal eras from the reign of the Hanseatic League to the Soviet Regime. In recent memory this nation has left a permanent mark in the tech industry, and made its culture a mainstay in European media. This is all without mentioning the legendary "White Death". This is Finland.

This country has been a headquarters for many religions, ethnic groups and empires. Dating back to the ancient age, Phoenicians called this land home. The phoenicians revolutionized sea faring, the alphabet, created the carthaginian empire and countless other things. The people living here since then have seen some of the most brutal struggles, wars and harsh periods of the modern age. Truly, some of the most resilient people walking this earth live in this nation. This is Lebanon.

Very widely considered the most well developed nation in the world today. Indestructible economy, great civil rights, incorruptible political system and great quality of life define this country. This has not always been the case, this nation has spent a vast majority of its history under the hegemony of other nations. Lack of political freedom and lower quality of life came from these times of being ruled. Vikings, empires and other powerful groups all called this land home at some point. This is Norway. 

This small island country has created massive waves in the tourism, food, and trade industries. Widely considered the most luxurious country in Asia, this nation has become famous for its one of a kind architecture. Quickly becoming one of the most visited countries in the world, the lifestyle here is very highly valued. Peeling back the layers of this country will reveal a truly rich history that has seen many empires, religions and stories of legend leave their mark. This is Singapore.