ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Balt dynasty

Okay kiddo, let's talk about the Balt dynasty! A dynasty is a fancy word for when one family rules a country for a long time. The Balt dynasty were a group of rulers who controlled a place called Lithuania for hundreds of years, starting way back in the 14th century.

Now, Lithuania is kind of like a big puzzle piece in the middle of Europe. It's made up of forests, lakes, and lots of people who speak a language that's different from many of the other countries around it. Back when the Balt dynasty was in charge, Lithuania was actually even bigger than it is now - it stretched all the way from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea!

The rulers of the Balt dynasty were really important because they helped Lithuania become a powerful kingdom. They made laws, built castles and other buildings, and even had their own army to keep everyone safe. Some of them were really famous, like Jogaila and Vytautas the Great, who fought in big wars and made alliances with other countries.

The Balt dynasty ruled Lithuania for a very long time, but eventually it came to an end. A new era began, with different rulers and different ways of doing things. But even today, people still remember the Balt dynasty as an important part of Lithuania's history!