In the first episode of our new series “ViewPoint: War (Is)Not in Our Mentality”, young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro share their reflections on one of the most pervasive theories in our region: that war in the Balkans was an inevitable consequence of “mentality.” Where do historical facts end and dangerous narratives begin—those that have served for decades as an excuse for avoiding responsibility? We listen to their perspectives and personal observations on the “truths” they inherited and which continue to impact their lives today.

JointHistory Channel is dedicated to teaching history in a methodologically modern way. Based on the groundbreaking work of hundreds of historians and educators across Southeast Europe, this channel brings history to life through engaging video lessons, student debates, and conversations with experts who bring history closer to the wider public on a scientific and modern methodological basis.