The History of Russia Podcast

I'm Back!This week we look at how the Rus were initially impacted by the Mongol Occupation, take in the Mongol advance into Eastern Europe and check out what was going on in Vladimir.Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the Rus lose to the Mongols at the Kalka River?What lessons did they learn and what did the Mongols do next? Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’ll look at what happened to the Mongol army that had just crossed the Cacasus mountains, check in with Ogadei, Genghis Khan’s son and successor, cover what was going on over in the lands of the Rus and then finally bring everything together at the battle of the Kalka River in 1223. To get in touch website - https://www.historyofrussia.net twitter @HistoryRussia1 email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover the further adventures of Temujin, who unites the Mongols, becomes Genghis Khan, conquers all of the neighbouring territories and then sends an expedition across the Caucasus mountains. if you want to get in touch with a comment or question there are three ways to do it -via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at whether the Cumans were a major factor in the decline of Kiev, investigate what was going on in the city of Vladimir (the new Rus HQ) and check out the early years of a Mongolian lad named Temujin. To get in touch or leave a comment or a question - via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are back with the main story and looking at the fragmentation of Kievan Rus and the effective demise of Kiev. But after that, who gets to be in charge of the Rus?If you want to get in touch with a comment or a questionVia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another short break from the chronological narrative we spend some time in the company of the Varangian Guard who were the elite bodyguards of the Byzantine emperors and who had strong connections to both the Rus and the Anglo Saxons. if you want to get in touch with a comment or a question you can do so -via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer has ended and it's Autumn in Kiev (and Constantinople). Will we see an Indian Summer or will November's gloom descend upon the Rus?You can contact the podcastvia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sons of Yaroslav the Wise try ruling together - with mixed resultsWe also see the beginnings of Kievan fragmentation due to something called the ’appenage system’ and the appearance of a new troublesome people from the east called the Cumans.if you want to get in touch with a comment or question it’svia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Sviatopolk really accursed, was Yaroslav really wise and is this really the beginning of the Golden age of the Kievan Rus? The podcast's web-site is https://www.historyofrussia.net and there you can find some useful visual aids such as maps and timelines. And if you want to get in touch with a question or a comment then you can in a number of different ways, - via the website Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] you can follow me or subscribe on whichever platform you listen in on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first 'Checkpoint' episode we pause the narrative and take a look at what kind of state Kievan Rus was circa 1015, how it had developed to get to that point and how it compared to the Viking territories in Western Europe. The podcast's web-site is https://www.historyofrussia.net and there you can find some useful visual aids such as maps and timelines. And if you want to get in touch then you can in a number of different ways, - via the website https://www.historyofrussia.netVia twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] follow me or subscribe on whichever platform you listen in on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's story starts with a bitter rivalry between 3 brothers which within 8 years would leave 2 of them dead.And then in the second half of the episode we’ll look at how the remaining sibling became one of the most notable grand princes of Kievan Rus. Website - https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter - @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sviatoslav hits the the military campaign trail again but this time with mixed results. There's also more Byzantine double dealing an attack on Kiev and someones skull gets turned into drinking vessel.If you want to subscribe/follow or get in touch -Website = https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter = @HistoryRussia1 Mail = [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the life of Sviatoslav, the next man in charge of the Rus starting with his early years, his accession to power, his stance on religion and his first military campaigns and we'll ponder the question - Immature thug or brilliant, long term miltary strategist?And if you want to get in touch then you can in a number of different ways, - via the website -https://www.historyofrussia.netOr you can now comment or follow me on twitter @HistoryRussia1 or follow me or subscribe/follow on whichever platform you listen in onAnd then there’s good old email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in an action packed episode we look at the life and times of the next two people who get to rule the roost in the Rus territories, Igor son of Rurik and his wife Olga.Plus we'll meet the Drevlians and cover the growing importance of Kiev, the first glimpses of Christianity amongst the Rus, a new Alphabet appearing in the lands to the west, the obligatory raid or two on Constantinople and a couple of secret weapons.To get in touch or leave a comment -Email - [email protected] - @RussiaHistory1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with a tour around some of the Rus' neighbours and then take a look at the mysterious figure of Oleg who is now in charge and is about to head south...The podcast's web-site is historyofrussia.podbean.com and this is where I post any visual aids, such as maps, stats, and timelines for any of the episodes that need them. And if you want to get in touch then either leave me a comment via your podcasting platform of choice or if you’ve got a question then drop me a mail at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we start off with an outline of the Byzantine empire and a look at what was going on down there around the time, or just prior to, the foundation of NovgorodAnd then we’ll take a look at the ‘discovery’ of a new Rus base and then finally we’ll check out what was going on in Novgorod and what Rurik was up to (and spoiler alert - it’s not a lot but there is one notable event). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At last the chronological narrative begins and we’ll be investigating how and when and by whom, the first proto-russian political entity, of a sorts, was founded. We’ll also look at the different chronicles and sources that track the history of the period, spend a bit of time looking at their background and then look at some of the issues these sources present and try to piece together what probably happened. And finally we'll do a whistle stop tour around Europe and Asia and see what’s going on in the year 860. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time around I’ll be looking at the historical background, covering a vast period that will start way, way back when the first known human habitation occurred in the area we now know as Russia.And along the way we’ll meet Neanderthals, Denisovans, Proto Indo-Europeans, Kurgans, Scythians and Slavs I’ll end-up some 1.5 to 2 million years later just prior to the birth of the first political entity or state that was considered to be proto Russian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of two scene setting episodes we are going to start off with a high-level look at the geography of Russia pointing out the main features which will hopefully serve as a useful backdrop for future episodes.I'll also put a couple of maps up on the website - https://www.historyofrussia.netAnd then we’ll cover how, in the past (and still today), the geography of Russia has shaped the country’s history, politics, ambitions and fears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the History of Russia Podcast!The aim of this fairly short introductory episode is to tell you all about the podcast, why I hope it’s worth listening to, the general direction and scope, and when episodes will be released. The podcast's web-site is https://www.historyofrussia.net and this is where I'll post any visual aids, such as maps, timelines and other useful information for any of the episodes that need them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.