The history of the Serbian geology

Abstract: The Author presents the history of geology in Serbia and the Republika Srpska in a concise form. He begins with knowledge about the Earth in the Middle Ages among Serbs. Then, he continues in chapters to write about the work of foreign geologists in Serbia and the transfer of geological knowledge to our society by domestic authors. This is followed by the emergence of the first geological centers and the influence of J. Pančić's lectures on students' interest in our science, as well as the formation of a domestic school and staff with J. Žujović. Particularly noteworthy are: the progress of geology between the two world wars and the rapid development of science and the profession after World War II. Its ups and downs were connected with the state of the country until today. This also includes the separation, organization and activity in the geology of the Republika Srpska, which helps readers assess the importance of research.