The Real Middle Ages

In this episode we take a look at the many military campaigns of Prince Svyatoslav.

Svyatoslav and the Rus invade Bulgaria.

Svyatoslav and the Byzantine Emperor John meet in person.

Svyatoslav killed by the Pechenegs on the Dnieper.

In this episode we look at the second half of Olga’s regency as she converts to the Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

An artists interpretation of Olga being baptized

Olga meeting with Constantine VII

In this episode we take a look at the successor to the Rus throne after the murder of Igor.

A more modern depiction of Olga.

Olga watching while the Derevlian nobles were burned in a bath house.

Olga when she first comes upon Igor’s body.

In this episode we take a look at the second half of Igor’s reign as he tries to hold together the Rus after the loss to the Byzantines.

In this episode we will take a look at the first part of Igor’s reign as he sets out to take the Rus to new heights.

A depiction of Igor.

Greek fire being shot from one boat to another.

In this episode we explore the how Rurik might have been buried through the accounts of the Arab diplomat and adventurer Ibn Fadlan.

In this episode we talk about the raid of 860 on the city of Constantinople by the Rus Vikings.

Rus at the city walls.

Photius dipping the vestments in the sea.

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In this episode we take a look at the founding of the Rus kingdom by Rurik, talk about his reign and where the Rus kingdom may have been.

A Statue of Rurik

And a basic map of the general area of the early Rus