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The Russian Empire History Podcast

The Russian Empire History Podcast

Author: JP Bristow

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The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode twice a month.

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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?

SE7 - Who Are the Mongols?

2024-09-2301:28:50

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

1.57 - Svyatoslav III

2024-08-1244:37

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.
His troops have sacked Kyiv and his brother sits on the throne. What next?
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.
In this episode, we catch up on the Bulgars and see how life on the Volga compares to Rus.
Northwest of Rus live the Baltic peoples. After centuries of relative isolation, they are attracting unwanted attention from their neighbours.
1.52 - The Qipchaks

1.52 - The Qipchaks

2024-06-0325:39

We have already met the Qipchaks as the Polovtsi, the steppe enemies of the Rus. But they are more than just that.
1.51 - Life in Rus

1.51 - Life in Rus

2024-05-2035:53

In this episode, we look at what we know about how the ordinary people of Rus lived.
1.50 - Q&A

1.50 - Q&A

2024-05-0701:28:24

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.
As the next generation of rulers begins to contest the throne of Kyiv, one of them has a different idea.
Concluding this series, the youngest of the sons of Vladimir Monomakh, Yuri Dolgoruky of Suzdalia, gets his time in Kyiv.
Vyacheslav, the man who never wishes to leave Turov, takes the throne in Kyiv. But for how long?
Vladimir Monomakh’s long and eventful life has ended. As he intended, the throne of Kyiv passes to his son Mstislav, but that does not mean that the path of succession is settled.
Vsevolod’s son, Vladimir Monomakh, finally accepts the people of Kyiv’s call to take the throne.
1.44 - Svyatopolk II

1.44 - Svyatopolk II

2023-12-2237:00

As the ruling family expands, Rus faces another succession. Will there be war? Or a new agreement?
The sons of Yaroslav divide Rus among themselves. How long will they live in peace?
As Yaroslav reaches the end of his life, an attempt is made to set the rules of succession in Rus.
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Comments (2)

Christopher P.

Is this a history of Russia or a history of anthropology and archeology? Too many digressions.

Dec 9th
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Sjerp van Wouden

Excellent new mic. o yeah give me a run down of sources and historiography and theoretical frameworks. Historians pornography!

Feb 18th
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