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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania: United by the Baltic, Divided by History

Welcome to Drew's Explorer Notes! In this episode, we delve into the rich histories of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Located along the Baltic Sea, these three nations share geographical ties but have distinct historical narratives shaped by various empires and cultural exchanges. From the impact of German Crusaders and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to the dominion of the Swedish and Russian empires, we explore how these influences have sculpted their unique national identities. Discover how each country's path to independence and modern transformations reflect their resilience and quest for autonomy. Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to discover more amazing places around the world! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Early Beginnings 02:25 Empires' Influence 05:46 National Awakenings 08:36 War and Occupation 12:00 Modern Independence 13:25 Distinct Futures #Estonia #Latvia #Lithuania #BalticStates #BalticSea #GermanCrusaders #TeutonicOrder #HanseaticLeague #Mindaugas #Gediminas #SwedishEmpire #PolishLithuanianCommonwealth #LiberumVeto #RussianEmpire #NationalAwakening #JohannVoldemarJannsen #KrišjānisBarons #BookSmugglers #MolotovRibbentropPact #SovietUnion #NaziGermany #WorldWarII #Holocaust #Perestroika #BalticWay #ColdWar #Independence1991 #DigitalInnovation # EU #EUAccession #NATO