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**The Russian Empire History Podcast**

The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode weekly.

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1.63 - The Baltic Crusades Part II - The Teutonic Order Dec 02, 2024

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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 04, 2024

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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 21, 2024

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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

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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? Sep 23, 2024

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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

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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 26, 2024

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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 12, 2024

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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 29, 2024

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His troops have sacked Kyiv and his brother sits on the throne. What next?

1.55 - Volga Bulgaria before the Mongols Jul 15, 2024

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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.

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