Origins of the Slavs

Slavic is the largest linguistic group in Europe, but what are the origins of the Slavic language and people? Where did they come from and how did they come to have such a prominent place in Europe? Looking at ancient history, archaeology, linguistics and genetics we investigate the origins of the Slavic people and how they came to possess the lands they now hold. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh You can also send me a SUPER THANKS OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://paypal.me/FortressofLug?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can find me on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FortressLugh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FortressofLugh Website www.fortressoflugh.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Chapter I - From Proto-Indo-European to Proto-Slavic 07:44 Chapter II - Earliest Historical Slavs 12:45 Chapter III - Proto-Slavic Culture 23:09 Chapter IV - The Slavic Expansion 32:21 Chapter V - Aftermath and Results Music: 1) Druidic Dreams - Adrian von Ziegler 2) Dark Ambient Water - Marko Maksimovic 3) Ásgarðr - Adrian von Ziegler 4) Blóð ok Dýrð - Adrian von Ziegler 5) Ornu - Adrian von Ziegler 6) Pantheon - Scorewizards 7) Ótroðinn - Adrian von Ziegler 8) Rúnatýr - Adrian von Ziegler 9) Ambient Darkness - Marko Maksimovic 10) Elfenreigen - Adrian von Ziegler 11) To the Strong - Michael Vignola 12) Ásgarðr - Adrian von Ziegler 13 Ambient Cave - Marko Maksimovic 14 Cinematic Melancholy Accention - Connor de Borhegyi