In Central and Eastern Europe, the 20th century saw the emergence of a striking number of regions and territories that were significantly shaped by national, territorial, cultural, and other boundary delineations. The dissolution of the Habsburg Empire, the German Empire, and the Soviet Union led to the creation of border areas such as Galicia, Bukovina, Banat, Wallachia, and the Hungarian province. Each of these regions was characterized by a certain diversity of ethnicities, religions, and cultures during specific historical phases, allowing them to coexist alongside and with one another. However, due to hegemonic historical developments, they were later divided, redefined, or otherwise modified. Daily life in these areas must be understood as tense and conflict-ridden. Despite its volatility, it can also be seen as a...