The Russian Empire History Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

1.83 - Khan Ozbeg Sep 15, 2025

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Toghrilcha’s son returns to take the throne and make the Horde officially Muslim.

1.82 - Moscow and Tver Sep 08, 2025

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A new century finds Moscow and Tver ready to stake their claim.

1.81 - Goodbye to the Thirteenth Century Sep 01, 2025

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And good riddance, most of the Rus would probably say. As Toqtoa defeats Nogay, Andrei continues trying to make himself a truly grand knyaz.

1.80 - Dmitry, Andrey, and Nogay Aug 25, 2025

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The last two decades of the thirteenth century is a time of turmoil for both the Great Horde and the knyazes of Suzdalia.

1.79 - The Great Horde IV - Living in the Horde Aug 11, 2025

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When the Great Horde integrated conquered peoples, it did not mean they had to become nomads.

1.78 - The Great Horde III - Mongke-Temur Aug 04, 2025

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Following the death of Berke, the Quriltai chooses Batu’s grandson Mongke Temur as the new khan.

1.77 - The Great Horde II - Berke Jul 28, 2025

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As Hulegu’s stand off with the Horde continues, the first Muslim khan finds new allies in the Mamelukes.

1.76 - The Great Horde I Jun 30, 2025

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In this episode, we begin a look at how the Ulus of Jochi developed into the Great Horde.

1.75 - Succession under the Mongols Jun 16, 2025

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Aleksandr Nevsky is dead. His brother Andrey already blew his chance to succeed, but submission to the Mongols means the rules are changing.

1.74 - Aleksandr Nevsky II - Aleksandr and the Mongols Jun 02, 2025

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Aleksandr has used the Mongols to claim his throne, now he has live with them.