Sarajevo Grad on Reels

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"We always think of war as something that happens to other people." The siege of Sarajevo started 30 years ago this week. Zlata Filipovic was amongst the Bosnian children who witnessed the atrocities in their hometown. Her solace was the diary in which she wrote about living through the longest siege in modern history. A letter to Ukraine from Sarajevo: https://bbc.in/3uVFBkf | BBC World Service

Their performance is frequently regarded as one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history 🥇 On February 14th, 1984, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean captivated a global audience with their legendary ice skating routine to Ravel's Bolero at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Around 24 million viewers in the UK alone watched as they claimed the gold medal. Don't miss their final Australian performances, secure your tickets now via https://bit.ly/TorvillandDean25 🎟️ | TEG DAINTY

1M views · 10K reactions | A part of history. Torvill and Dean wrote their names into British folklore with the heart-stopping Bolero at Sarajevo 1984 ⛸ 35 years ago today. | Team GB | Facebook