The History of Russia Podcast

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 podcast via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net   Via twitter @HistoryRussia1  Or via Email - Nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sons of Yaroslav the Wise try ruling together - with mixed results We 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’s via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net   Via twitter @HistoryRussia1  Email - Nor...

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 twi...

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...

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.net Twitter -  @HistoryRussia1  Email - nordicworld@outlook.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

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.net Twitter = @HistoryRussia1  Mail = nordicworld@outlook.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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.net...

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 an...

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 y...

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 Novgorod And 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...

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 prob...

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 en...

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.net And then we’ll cover how, in the past (and still today), the geography of Russia has shaped the co...

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 informati...