In this episode we take a look at the king of the West Franks, Charles the Simple.
Charles the Simple looking very regal.
Charles the Simple presenting his daughter, Gisla, to Rollo.
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Episode 22: Rollo Adrift
In this episode we continue to examine the life of Rollo as he travels across the north sea and finally reaches the shores of Normandy.
An artistic interpretation of the 885 siege of Paris
A map of Paris during the 9th century
The Emperor Charles the Fat
Episode 21: The Unpredictable Rumblings of a Thunderclap
In this episode we take a look at Normandy before the arrival of the northmen and introduce some key figures of the Normans including Rollo.
The 885 siege on Paris
Haesting takes Luna
A Statue of Rollo
Episode 20: A Norman Myth
In this episode we begin a new series call A Norman Foundation. In this episode we explore the Norman myth and the creator of the main text, Dudo of St Quentin.
Episode 19: Conclusion and Q&A
We finally conclude the Origins of the Rus series with a final episode that includes some final thoughts, a Q&A and a new tradition.
Episode 18: The Blood of a Saint
Vladimir returns to Kiev and converts the Rus to his new religion.
Vladimir watches as the people of Kiev are baptized.
Pechenegs raid Rus merchants.
Rus Soldiers during the later 10th century.
A map of the Kieven Rus territory. The solid red line was the borders of Vladimir’s realm in 1015 when he died.
Episode 17: Vladimir Goes Shopping for a New Religion
Vladimir tries his hand at ruling the Rus and decides that his people need a new religion.
Vladimir is baptized in Kherson.
The unhappy wife, Anna, of Vladimir.
Episode 16: Stoking the Fires of Witch Frenzy
This is part 2 of the 2017 Halloween special on Witchcraft and magic in the Middle Ages. This episode is a brief history of witchcraft and magic from a little before the beginning of the middle ages to the closing of the 15th century.
Witches giving an offering to a demon.
Witches worshiping a demonic goat.
Hans Baldung Griens woodcut of witches preparing for the Sabbath
The Knights Templars being burned at the stake.
Episode 15: Sorcerers and a Pope
This is part one of a two part Halloween special on Witchcraft, sorcery and magic in the middle ages. In this episode we take a look at the story of how Pope John XXII was the target of a group of assassins who tried using magic as their murder weapon.
Pope John XXII.
Pope John XXII and his papal court.
A map of southern France.
The papal palace at the city of Avignon.
Episode 14: The Blood of Brothers
In this episode we take a look at the Rus state after the death of Svyatoslav. The warrior prince left three sons to inherit his lands and affairs quickly devolved into civil war.