Divčibare, Serbia – Last weekend (September 5–7), at the regional gathering of Konrad Adenauer Foundation scholarship recipients in Divčibare, historian and Joint History Project (JHP) associate Sanja Radović delivered a lecture and workshop dedicated to innovative approaches in history teaching, using the Joint History Books as an example, with a specific focus on the 1990s.

Radović outlined the development of JHP over the past three decades, underscoring the project’s importance for the entire region. She introduced the audience to the relevance of a multiperspective approach in history education to avoid the traditional pitfalls of historical narratives that focus on one-sided, national perspectives. Radović also introduced the scholarship recipients with new digital approaches to studying history, highlighting the importance of digital literacy among teachers and educators, as well as the acquisition of new digital skills to bring history closer to younger generations.

As part of the workshop, a practical segment of JHP methodology was presented through the still sensitive topic of the 1990s, with particular emphasis on the importance of critical analysis of diverse historical sources.

The gathering, held under the theme “The Western Balkans 30 Years Later: The Impact of the 1990s – Challenges and Perspectives”, brought together young leaders and future decision-makers from across the region. Sanja Radović’s lecture directly addressed the central theme of the event, offering concrete tools for understanding and teaching about this highly important and sensitive period of shared regional history.