The History of Saqartvelo Georgia

Gamarjoba! This is a small catch-up episode going over all the religions we know about in Kartli, and their influence in the region. After this, we'll be continuing our narrative. Enjoy! Make sure to listen to: THE SPANISH ARPODA Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

Gamarjoba! In today's episode we go over Zoroastrianism and some of its history with Trevor Culley from the History of Persia podcast! History of Persia Music: Rikki Tikki by LXNDR (Used with direct permission of the owner. Perks of having a great musician as a friend!) Trevor's Recommendations: Zoroastrianism: An Introduction by Jenny Rose Literature and History Podcast: Zoroastrianism |...

Gamarjoba! This myth follows the Young Lad who is on the quest to find Helen the Beautiful. I'm joined with Elspeth, a friend, Archivist, and amateur folklorist to discuss the tale. Find them on: Twitter | Instagram | Etsy Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Gamarjoba!  In today's episode, we discuss the Christian Orthodox faith with Father Kristos, from my local parish. He's a fantastic person to know, and very knowledgeable about Orthodoxy. If you have any questions you'd like to ask him, feel free to email me, and I'll ask him right away. The song is the Doxastikon of Pascha by Presbytera Katina Legendary Africa Podcast Purchase tic...

Gamarjoba! In today's episode we finish out the story of King Mirian III, Queen Nana, and St. Nino, and see how exactly the Christianization of Kartli occurred. Also, there are quite a few miracles happening around Kartli, so who knows what's causing them. The History of Africa Purchase tickets for the Intelligent Speech Conference before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait,  there&#3...

Gamarjoba! In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at the legend of Mirian's Christianization, and bring in St. Nino. We also finally have a Patreon! Purchase tickets for the Intelligent Speech Conference before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait,  there's more discounts! Use my   code SAK for an additional 10% TICKETS! This will bring your total up to $18 USD for being an...

Gamarjoba! In today's episode we'll take a look at the rest of Mirian III's reign until right before a special lady comes into his life, and no, it's not his new wife. This will take us through the Roman-Sassanid Wars of Diocletian and Galerius, and bring in Trdat III (Pictured in the Episode). This will bring us ever closer to Georgia's Christianization, and show us how Mirian...

It's been one year since we've started the podcast. Hear us read reviews, talk about the Yogurt-gate of Georgia/Armenia, give thanks out to people for support, discuss Georgia's modern day politics, and us talking about our year in podcasting. Slightly in that order with lots of topic bouncing. We're off script y'all. Thomas Wier: Academia.edu | Twitter Purchase tickets for the...

Intelligent Speech Conference is back for it's 4th year! Please join me and fellow Podcasters as we present on a variety of topics. My Presentation? The Georgian Influence on the Holy Land Purchase tickets before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait, there's more discounts! Use my code SAK for an additional 10% TICKETS! This will bring your total up to $18 USD for being an early bird!...

Gamarjoba! Today's episode will contain murder, invasion, and the rise of a child king. We take a look at characters such as Anak the Parthian, King Bahram II (Pictured on the episode art), and how Mirian III became King of Kartli. This will begin our three part series on Mirian! Support us on Ko-fi ! Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://...

In this season, we will cover the rise and fall of the Chosroid dynasty, the Christianization of Georgia, and the end of the Kingdom of Kartli. This will leave us in a time period of about 284 AD to 580 AD. We will see figures such as Mirian III, Saint Nino, and of course, the long awaited Vakhtang Gorgasali. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

In today's episode, we tackle the Nart Sagas and read Warkhag and his Sons in its entirety. This covers the story of the old Nart Warkhag, and his two sons, Akshar (Brave), and Akshartag (The Bravest). Through many trials and tribulations, they'll be shooting first, asking questions later, and overall having fun in this story. Join us through to the end with a discussion about the story wi...

Gamarjoba! Today we leave the lands of Kartli and go to Egrisi, or as the Romans like to call it, Lazica. Yes my friend, Colchis is gone at this point, although you'll find I still struggle between the name changes. I'm also a bit sick this episode, so pardon any voice gruffness or weird noises. Support us on Ko-fi ! Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising...

Gamarjoba! Today we close out the Parnavazid dynasty and their cadet branch of the Arshakuni dynasty. We go through a number of kings, because quite frankly, we don't have enough information on them. Support us on Ko-fi ! Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gamarjoba!  Today we will be discussing the reign of Parsman (II) the Valiant (reigned 117-132). In this episode, we'll go over how he became known as the Valiant, how he managed to make Hadrian very passive aggressive, and basically how Parsman might have been a zombie for a few years. Support us on Ko-fi ! The History of Byzantium Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube...

Gamarjoba! Today we will be discussing the reigns of Mihrdat I (58 - 106 AD) and Amazasp I (106 - 116 AD). Mihrdat will face off against Armenian forces in an effort to expand his borders deeper into the borderlands of Armenia, and Amazasp will travel with Emperor Trajan himself! Looking at the Georgian Chronicles, we meet the (sadly fictional) Sumbat Bivritian who faces off against our (also fict...

Gamarjoba! In this special episode, we are joined by our first guests, and my Georgian teachers, Beqa and Gvantsa from HodaGeorgia, where we discuss Christmas traditions in Georgia and just fun Christmas facts! Find HodaGeorgia at: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram Find us at: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Music is Alilo by Trio Mandili Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Gamarjoba! In today's episode we discuss the birth of Jesus Christ and how it relates to Georgia, and go over the reign of Parsman I, who managed to hold 3 different kingdoms under his control, and even forced the Romans to stop him. Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We did a collaboration with the Eastern Border about Galaktion Tabidze! Listen to it here! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gamarjoba, this is a weird one. I'm more than sure that there's some sort of message or meaning in this story, but it's probably a message you'll be able to figure out on your own. Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gamarjoba! This episode takes us from 63 BC to 1 AD in our timeline, so we're finally in the Common Era! We cover 3.5 Kings, since the 4th one actually rules next episode. We take a look at how Kartli interacts with the Romans with what scant sources we have, and then we go ahead and have a small Colchis interlude to top the episode. Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtub...

Gamarjoba! In this episode, we'll be covering the Iberian side of the Mithridatic Wars, and getting way into Pompey. To be fair, he's the main guy in this thing. And yeah, we don't have any clue what our kings still look like. Coin on the episode picture depicts Aristarchos of Colchis. Casting Through Ancient Greece Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertis...

Gamarjoba! In this episode, we'll be covering the Colchian side of the Mithridatic Wars, up until the winter of 66 BC. I don't want to spoil you all with Pompey Magnus just yet. Find us on: Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gamarjoba! Today we will be covering 4 Iberian kings and a Colchian King, because although I would love to focus in on just one person at a time for better narrative purposes, we frankly don't have much information on these guys to go on. However, we do end right before the Mithridatic wars, so we've got that going for us, which is nice. As mentioned in the episode, I have added the link t...

Gamarjoba everyone! We are back to the narrative, and I present to you Pharnavaz I, the first Georgian king of Iberia. It's so nice having accumulated a ton of sources during our literary break so I can bring this out to you. The episode will be in 2 parts, the first covering the historical portion of what we do know, and the second covering our new source, the Kartlis Tskhovreba, or the Life...