The Russian Empire History Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

1.103 - Baptizing Lithuania Apr 20, 2026

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With his own baptism, marriage, and coronation out of the way, Jogaila moves on to the other parts of his deal.

1.102 - To Kreva Apr 13, 2026

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When Algirdas dies, he leaves his heir several problems. Their neighbors in Poland also have problems. Maybe they can help each other.

1.101 - After Kulikovo Apr 06, 2026

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Dmitry Donskoy finds out that his victory was rather Pyrrhic.

1.100 - The Battle of Kulikovo Part II Mar 23, 2026

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Was the Battle of Kulikovo the beginning of liberation from the Mongols?

1.99 - The Battle of Kulikovo Mar 09, 2026

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The stand off with Mamai reaches its inevitable conclusion and Dmitry of Moscow earns himself a new name.

1.98 - Mamai Mar 02, 2026

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As the Anarchy gets underway in the Horde, the Mamai, the commander of the western wing, tries to make himself the power behind the throne.

1.97 - Dmitry Donskoy Feb 23, 2026

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Metropolitan Aleksey helps Ivan’s son Dmitry claim his father’s throne, but faces new challenges to his own authority..

1.96 - Algirdas Feb 16, 2026

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Meanwhile in Lithuania, Gediminas divides his realm among his seven sons.

1.95 - After the Plague Feb 09, 2026

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As the plague ends, Moscow needs a new knyaz, and the Horde needs a way to recover.

1.94 - The Black Death and the Great Horde Feb 02, 2026

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Life in the steppe was different to sedentary Europe, and the effects of the plague were also different.