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As early as Roman times, ores such as lead and silver, as well as the thermal springs of Illyria and Dalmatia, were being utilised. The ancient stećci (stone sarcophagi), which can be found here as they can almost everywhere in Bosnia and are mainly associated with the Bosnian Church, date back to the pre-Ottoman Middle Ages. The old Catholic parishes (Župe) of Krivaja also trace their origins back to the Middle Ages, with a revival or re-establishment during the Ottoman period. As regards the Orthodox monasteries of Udrim and Vozućica, the exact date of construction is not definitively established, but it is believed to be at least in the 16th–17th centuries.

Buildings such as the old mosques in Olovo and Solun date from the Ottoman period. The most significant change during this period was the arrival of Islam, which many Bosnians adopted and which is now the predominant religion in this region. Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries in South-Eastern Europe are among the regions of Europe where Islam has been an established religious community since the early modern period.

From an economic and infrastructural perspective, the Austro-Hungarian period is particularly significant. During this time, there was an increase in the exploitation of timber resources and the construction of the Zavidovići–Olovo–Han Pijesak–Kusače railway line. The railway remained in operation until 1970. Through both world wars and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, right into the period of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, it transported timber, other goods and people.

The Yugoslav period is often remembered as a time of peace and associated with positive experiences. The 1990s, however, represent a completely different chapter in the history of memory: whilst the Bosnian War (1992–1995) brought independence, it was characterised above all by state disintegration and war. The consequences of these drastic changes, including economically driven emigration, are still felt today. Many people met a violent death, were displaced or left the country permanently.

In the present day, with few exceptions, the economy is languishing in precarious conditions. Many residents of Krivaja continue to seek prosperity abroad. The state of this country, which is institutionally highly fragmented and divided, is perceived by many as dysfunctional. This also enables global players to set about exploiting resources and appropriating existing industry, often to the detriment of the more-than-human fabric surrounding the river. This is also the reason why this research project refers to a damaged geography.

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