The Real Middle Ages podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 14: The Blood of Brothers Sep 28, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the Rus state after the death of Svyatoslav. The warrior prince left three sons to inherit his lands and affairs quickly devolved into civil war.

Episode 13: The Warrior Prince Aug 29, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the many military campaigns of Prince Svyatoslav. Svyatoslav and the Rus invade Bulgaria. Svyatoslav and the Byzantine Emperor John meet in person. Svyatoslav killed by the Pechenegs on the Dnieper.

Episode 12: The Peaceful Queen Aug 11, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we look at the second half of Olga's regency as she converts to the Eastern Orthodox Christianity. An artists interpretation of Olga being baptized Olga meeting with Constantine VII

Episode 11: The Vengeful Queen Jul 22, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the successor to the Rus throne after the murder of Igor. A more modern depiction of Olga. Olga watching while the Derevlian nobles were burned in a bath house. Olga when she first comes upon Igor's body.

Episode 10: Peace and Death Jun 25, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the second half of Igor's reign as he tries to hold together the Rus after the loss to the Byzantines.

Episode 9: Igor Son of Ruirik Jun 03, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we will take a look at the first part of Igor's reign as he sets out to take the Rus to new heights. A depiction of Igor. Greek fire being shot from one boat to another.

Episode 8: Oleg's Prophecy May 07, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the reign of Oleg after the death of Rurik and see lands of the Rus grow.

Episode 7: The Death of a King Apr 20, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we explore the how Rurik might have been buried through the accounts of the Arab diplomat and adventurer Ibn Fadlan.

Episode 6 The Lightning Bolt that Struck the Queen of Cities Apr 06, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we talk about the raid of 860 on the city of Constantinople by the Rus Vikings. Rus at the city walls. Photius dipping the vestments in the sea. And here is the Skillandbonesradio podcast by Brad, Kevin and Loren. http://skillandbonesradio.blogspot.com/

Episode 5 The rise of Rurik Mar 31, 2017

Show notes

In this episode we take a look at the founding of the Rus kingdom by Rurik, talk about his reign and where the Rus kingdom may have been. A Statue of Rurik And a basic map of the general area of the early Rus

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Real Middle Ages podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected