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This episode is all about those trying to sow discord or strife to weaken King Guntram and his stranglehold on Merovingian power. We'll talk about the conflicts and suffering in Central Gaul as different groups try to instill loyalty, and we'll talk about the failure of diplomacy.

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This week we take a look at the problems facing Guntram, the new dominant king in the Merovingian kingdoms. Paranoia of assassination, scheming nobles and the return of the pretender Gundovald all make an appearance, alongside a discussion of Merovingian political legitimacy in the period.

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This episode is an in depth look at the aftermath of King Chilperic's assassination. We'll see who benefits the most, will it be the young, ambitious Childebert II or the old King Guntram? On top of this we'll examine the actions of Fredegund and her attempt to survive the transition of power. Newborn son in hand will she protect him, herself, and her position in court?

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This episode is all about the last days of King Chilperic. One of the most important and best documented Merovingian kings, his life and reign spanned the transition between the early and middle Merovingian periods. Always ambitious, always controversial, highly consequential, this is how he meets his end.

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This week we cover a range of topics. We take a look at the interwoven politics of Visigothic Spain and the Frankish kingdoms, we discuss the early campaigns of Childebert II, as well as covering some more of Fredegund's unique brand of politics.

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This week we clean up the mess the kings left last week. Three kings, no victors, we cover the peace agreements between the kings and the situations they found themselves in. We also take time to cover the unfortunate end of Leudast, former count of Tours. 

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This week is all about the aftermath of the return of Gundovald and the immediate civil war that broke out. Not between the three existing kings and Gundovald, oh no. As the title suggests, one usurper arriving on the shore of Gaul is enough to send the tense but stable political situation in Gaul into full on civil war between the three kings.

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This week is all about Gundovald, the usurper king. We're going to discuss his origins, revealing the power of Merovingian heritage, and yet another way Merovingian princes could serve as political pawns. Then we'll discuss his time in exile and see how the Eastern Roman empire used exiled royals as political bargaining chips to control the other successor states.

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Exactly how is the conflict between Guntram and Chilperic going? This week we catch up with the two senior Merovingians and see how their war has devolved to a smoldering series of minor actions. Are they still in control of this conflict? And what are they hoping to get out of it?

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This week is all about gaining and holding the most important asset, land. With a look at Merovingian inheritance we'll begin to understand some of the complexity of Merovingian society as well as gain some context for some events that we've already discussed.