The fall of Smederevo on 20 June 1459, which marked the full conquest of the Serbian Despotate by the Ottomans, also symbolically signified the end of the Serbian state.

Nov 24, 2025 · Serbian (and later Yugoslav) leader Slobodan Milošević attempted to craft a “Greater Serbia” from the former union, but his policies instead led to the secession of Slovenia, Croatia, …

Jul 24, 2025 · Serbian food is hearty, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. From roasted meats and slow-cooked stews to fresh cheese and sweet pastries, every bite tells a story.

Serbian is a South Slavic language spoken mainly in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia and North Macedonia by about 9-10 million people. It is official in Serbia, and is the principal …

Influenced by a long and eventful history, Serbian culture has a rich folklore, consisting of various customs, folk dances, and songs. Learn more with AFS.

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Goethe and Jacob Grimm learned Serbian in order to read Serbian epic poetry in the original. By the end of the 18th century, the written literature had become estranged from the spoken language.