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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: 1.50 - Q&A

   A special fiftieth episode answering questions from listeners. What was the Rus army like, what languages were spoken in Rus, marriages and diplomacy, and more.

   May 07, 2024·1h 29min
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   Number 3: SE6 - Rus in Medieval Europe with Christian Raffensperger

   Christian Raffensperger is Professor of History and Chair of the Department, Kenneth E. Wray Chair in the Humanities, and Director, Emarth Institute for the Public Humanities at Wittenberg University covering Medieval Europe, Russia, and Ukraine. His works include ‘Reimagining Europe: Kievan Rus in the Medieval World, 988-1146’, ’Ties of Kinship: Russian Genealogy and Dynastic Marriage’, ‘The Kingdom of Rus’ and more. Christian joins me to discuss why Medieval Europe is much more than just France and England, Rus royal marriages, and why using the right titles is important. Christian’s book recommendation for listeners is Russia in the Early Modern World: The Continuity of Change by Donald Ostrowski. Find it on Amazon at https://amzn.to/46FXMMp a purchase through this link helps support this podcast.

   October 28, 2023·51min
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   Number 4: 1.41 - Yaroslav the Wise

   As the last brother standing, Yaroslav has finally become the sole ruler of Rus. What will he do now?

   October 16, 2023·56min
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   Number 5: 1.40 - The Vladimirovichi

   Vladimir’s death plunges Rus into chaos as his sons fight over the succession.

   September 23, 2023·40min
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