Nikola and Michael recount their contrasting school experiences in Serbia and the UK, touching on strict classrooms, humorous sports misadventures, and childhood friendships. They reflect on how conflict shaped their youthâranging from the Troubles to the Yugoslav warsâand celebrate how mathematics became their universal connection. This heartfelt episode captures resilience, cultural identity, and shared passion.
Nikola and Michael recount their contrasting school experiences in Serbia and the UK, touching on strict classrooms, humorous sports misadventures, and childhood friendships. They reflect on how conflict shaped their youthâranging from the Troubles to the Yugoslav warsâand celebrate how mathematics became their universal connection. This heartfelt episode captures resilience, cultural identity, and shared passion.
About the podcast
Michael and Nikola were born on the same day, 25th November 1977, but miles apart. Nikola grew up in NiĆĄ, Serbia, whilst Michael grew up in St. Albans, UK. In this podcast series they discuss their contrasting histories - exploring those threads that bring them together and those narratives that set them apart. Their friendship now really does make them the twins that grew up apart.