The Russian Empire History Podcast
History Podcasts
The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. Russian imperialism from its origins to the present day. New episode twice a month. Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes
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New Zealand
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History Podcasts
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The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. Russian imperialism from its origins to the present day. New episode twice a month. Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes
Twitter:
@therussianempi6
Language:
English
Episodes
1.49 - Go and take Kyiv
4/6/2024
As the next generation of rulers begins to contest the throne of Kyiv, one of them has a different idea.
Duration:00:44:35
1.48 - The Sons of Monomakh Part III
3/23/2024
Concluding this series, the youngest of the sons of Vladimir Monomakh, Yuri Dolgoruky of Sundial, gets his time in Kyiv.
Duration:00:43:27
1.47 - The Sons of Monomakh Part II
3/10/2024
Vyacheslav, the man who never wishes to leave Turov, takes the throne in Kyiv. But for how long?
Duration:00:50:25
1.46 - The Sons of Monomakh Part I
2/25/2024
Vladimir Monomakh’s long and eventful life has ended. As he intended, the throne of Kyiv passes to his son Mstislav, but that does not mean that the path of succession is settled.
Duration:00:46:13
1.45 - Vladimir II Monomakh
2/12/2024
Vsevolod’s son, Vladimir Monomakh, finally accepts the people of Kyiv’s call to take the throne.
Duration:00:54:59
1.44 - Svyatopolk II
12/23/2023
As the ruling family expands, Rus faces another succession. Will there be war? Or a new agreement?
Duration:00:37:00
1.43 - The Yaroslavichi
11/27/2023
The sons of Yaroslav divide Rus among themselves. How long will they live in peace?
Duration:00:51:21
1.42 - The Testament of Yaroslav
11/12/2023
As Yaroslav reaches the end of his life, an attempt is made to set the rules of succession in Rus.
Duration:00:25:54
SE6 - Rus in Medieval Europe with Christian Raffensperger
10/29/2023
Christian Raffensperger is Professor of History and Chair of the Department, Kenneth E. Wray Chair in the Humanities, and Director, Emarth Institute for the Public Humanities at Wittenberg University covering Medieval Europe, Russia, and Ukraine. His works include ‘Reimagining Europe: Kievan Rus in the Medieval World, 988-1146’, ’Ties of Kinship: Russian Genealogy and Dynastic Marriage’, ‘The Kingdom of Rus’ and more.
Christian joins me to discuss why Medieval Europe is much more than just France and England, Rus royal marriages, and why using the right titles is important.
Christian’s book recommendation for listeners is Russia in the Early Modern World: The Continuity of Change by Donald Ostrowski. Find it on Amazon at https://amzn.to/46FXMMp a purchase through this link helps support this podcast.
Duration:00:50:05
1.41 - Yaroslav the Wise
10/16/2023
As the last brother standing, Yaroslav has finally become the sole ruler of Rus. What will he do now?
Duration:00:55:26
1.40 - The Vladimirovichi
9/23/2023
Vladimir’s death plunges Rus into chaos as his sons fight over the succession.
Duration:00:39:25
1.39 Vladimir the Great IV - Building Rus
9/10/2023
This episode looks at Vladimir’s reign from the baptism of Rus until his death. Did he manage to do anything else noteworthy?
Duration:00:34:42
1.38 Vladimir the Great III - The Baptism of Rus
8/26/2023
What happened at the baptism of Rus, and inventing St. Vladimir/Volodymyr from the Tale of Bygone Years to Vladimir Putin.
Duration:01:21:57
1.37 Vladimir the Great Part II - Sacrifices and Choices
7/29/2023
Vladimir continues to expand his territory and to consider the role of religion in his kingdom.
Duration:00:28:33
1.36 - Vladimir the Great Part I - the Rise to Power
7/8/2023
The death of Svyatoslav found Rus unprepared for the succession. The three sons he left in charge of Kyiv, the Drevlians, and Novgorod, soon turn to fighting among themselves.
Duration:00:30:17
1.35 - Imaginary Khazars Part III - New Khazaria
6/25/2023
In the late Soviet period and in post-Soviet Russia, Lev Gumilev’s passionary theory of ethnogenesis and pseudo-historical ideas of a Jewish-Khazar chimera gained enormous popularity, leading to elaborate conspiracy theories of shadowy forces behind contemporary events.
Read the blog post at: https://therussianempirehistorypodcast.com/blog/133-135-imaginary-khazars
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Duration:00:51:34
1.34 Imaginary Khazars Part II: Gumilev’s Chimera
6/7/2023
Vladimir Putin says he believes in the “passionary theory”. What does he mean, and where do the Khazars come in?
Duration:01:06:18
1.33 Imaginary Khazars Part I: The Thirteenth Tribe
6/4/2023
Part I of a short series looking at the Khazars after the fall of Khazaria. Was there a connection between the Khazars and East European Jews?
Duration:00:41:28
1.32 - Svyatoslav “the Brave"
4/28/2023
In this episode, we look at the first Rus ruler with a Slavic name, but a not so Slavic personal style. If it wasn’t for those treacherous Byzantines, things could have turned out very differently...
Duration:00:41:50
1.31 - Volga Bulgaria - Part II
4/15/2023
In this episode, we continue our introduction to Volga Bulgaria with a look at the ruling dynasty, the capital city, and their conversion to Islam.
Duration:00:43:55