Well-documented events that somehow fell out of the general story.https://worldofcurious.com/en-auhttps://worldofcurious.com/article/the-country-that-lasted-a-year/https://worldofcurious.com/article/the-country-that-lasted-a-year/Short-lived states, federations that dissolved and republics that lasted months. Seven examples, and what each one reveals about how borders actually work.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTForgotten HistoryhistorygeographystatesforgottenEditorial Team