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Episode 13: The Warrior Prince

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.

Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on August 29, 2017August 29, 2017Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 13: The Warrior Prince

Episode 12: The Peaceful Queen

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

Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on August 11, 2017August 11, 2017Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 12: The Peaceful Queen

Episode 11: The Vengeful Queen

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.

Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on July 22, 2017July 22, 2017Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 11: The Vengeful Queen

Episode 10: Peace and Death

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.

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Episode 9: Igor Son of Ruirik

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.


Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on June 3, 2017June 3, 2017Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 9: Igor Son of Ruirik

Episode 8: Oleg’s Prophecy

In this episode we take a look at the reign of Oleg after the death of Rurik and see lands of the Rus grow.


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Episode 7: The Death of a King

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

Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on April 20, 2017March 30, 2018Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 7: The Death of a King

Episode 6 The Lightning Bolt that Struck the Queen of Cities

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.

And here is the Skillandbonesradio podcast by Brad, Kevin and Loren.

http://skillandbonesradio.blogspot.com/


Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on April 6, 2017April 6, 2017Categories podcastLeave a comment on Episode 6 The Lightning Bolt that Struck the Queen of Cities

Episode 5 The rise of Rurik

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

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Episode 4 The Rus and their origins

In this episode I talk about the Russian Primary Chronicle, archaeology, and the beginning of the Viking age.

Some of the major trade routes for the Vikings.

The beautiful Oseberg ship in Oslo.


Author TherealmiddleagesPosted on March 31, 2017March 31, 2017Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on Episode 4 The Rus and their origins

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