The Russian Empire History Podcast

Dec 01 2024 72 ep. 42 mins 362
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The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode twice a month. Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes

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1.63 - The Baltic Crusades Part II - The Teutonic Order

Dec 01 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, we look at how the Teutonic Knights went from hospitals in the Holy Land to conquering Prussia.

1.62 - The Baltic Crusades Part I

Nov 03 2024 23 mins  
Through the second half of the 12th century, the pieces start to fall into place for the conquests of the 13th century.

1.61 - The Hanseatic League

Oct 20 2024 41 mins  
The Baltic crusades were not the only force driving German colonisation in the Baltic. In this episode we look at the rise of the Hanseatic League, a new commercial network across Northern Europe.

1.60 - Rus and the Baltic Crusades

Oct 07 2024 37 mins  
Big claims have been made for the impact of the Baltic Crusades on Russia’s relationship with the West. This episode looks at whether they stand up to scrutiny.

SE7 - Who Are the Mongols?

Sep 22 2024 88 mins  
In this special episode I am joined by Jack Wilson, AKA The Jackmeister: Mongol History to talk about who the Mongols were, where they came from, why they set out to conquer the west, and more.

1.59 - Big Nest and the Rest

Sep 09 2024 46 mins  
Vsevolod Big Nest continues to try to impose his will on the Rostislavichi and Olgovichi as Rus enters the thirteenth century.

1.58 - The Downward Spiral

Aug 25 2024 35 mins  
Svyatoslav’s death leaves Ryurik as sole ruler in Kyiv, but he soon finds that Vsevolod Big Nest thinks he’s really the guy in charge.

1.57 - Svyatoslav III

Aug 11 2024 44 mins  
As the twelfth century draws to a close, Svyatoslav of the Olgovichi makes another play for Kyiv, but finds himself forced to share power with Rurik Rostislavich.

1.56 - Andrey Bogolyubsky Asserts Himself

Jul 28 2024 32 mins  
His troops have sacked Kyiv and his brother sits on the throne. What next?

1.55 - Volga Bulgaria before the Mongols

Jul 15 2024 47 mins  
By the twelfth century, Bulgaria had become the regional power on the Volga. Conflict with the emerging and ambitious Suzdalia was inevitable, but the Bulgars proved quite capable of holding their own.