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   Number 1: 1.104 - Vytautas

   Taking the crown of Poland gives Jogaila a new problem - how to govern Lithuania.

   April 28, 2026·28min
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   Number 2: SE5 - Byzantium and Rus - with Dr Monica White

   In this special episode, I discuss how Byzantium viewed Rus and aspects of their relationship with Dr Monica White of the University of Nottingham.

   March 18, 2023·56min
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   Number 3: 1.29 - Olga of Kyiv

   Olga of Kyiv has been venerated as a saint and gained popularity in modern times as a vengeful warrior queen, but how true are those stories? Listen to this episode to find out the true story of Olga. https://therussianempirehistorypodcast.com/blog/129-olga-of-kyiv Subscribe on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, or Anchor for Spotify to access exclusive member episodes.

   March 05, 2023·1h 11min
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   Number 4: 1.28 - Oleg the Seer and Igor Rurikovich

   In this episode, we look at what the Tale of Bygone Years tells us about Rurik’s successors, Oleg and Igor, and try to figure out what actually might have happened. Read the blogpost: https://therussianempirehistorypodcast.com/blog/128-oleg-the-seer-and-igor-rurikovich

   February 18, 2023·40min
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   Number 5: 1.27 - Rurik, and what was the Tale of Bygone Years, anyway?

   In this episode we look at the traditional founder of the ruling dynasty of Rus, discuss what the Rus chronicles were and how they were created, and cover the mistranslation of Rus titles. Read the blog post: therussianempirehistorypodcast.com/127-rurik-and-what-was-the-tale-of-bygone-years-anyway For exclusive episodes, support on Patreon, subscribe through Apple Podcasts, or Anchor for Spotify.

   February 04, 2023·45min
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