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Catherine the Great's Lovers
Episode 260
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Today, we cover the 13 known lovers of Catherine the Great. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this…
2 years, 11 months ago
Prince Andrey Kurbsky and the Chosen Council
Episode 259
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Today, we cover the early advisors to Tsar Ivan the Terrible, especially Prince Andrey Kurbsky. If you'd like to support the podcast with …
2 years, 11 months ago
The Streltsy
Episode 258
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Today, we cover the fighting force known as the Streltsy. They were first formed by Ivan the Terrible in 1550. They would serve as Russia'…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Iron Curtain - Part Two
Episode 257
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Today, we wrap up the two-part series on the Iron Curtain with some surprising outcomes after the barriers were removed. If you'd like to …
3 years ago
The Iron Curtain - Part One
Episode 256
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Today, we will discuss the imposition of the Iron Curtain on the Eastern European countries by the Soviet Union. If you'd like to support …
3 years ago
The Transition From the Soviet Union to Russia
Episode 255
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Today, we cover the transition of the Soviet Union back into Russia and the other countries which formed the USSR. In it, we will explain …
3 years ago
From Russia to the Soviet Union - The Transition - Part Three
Episode 254
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Today, we end the series of the transition of life in Russia to that of one in the Soviet Union. If you'd like to support the podcast with…
3 years ago
From Russia to the Soviet Union - The Transition - Part Two
Episode 253
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Today, we continue our story of what transpired when Russia became part of the Soviet Union. If you'd like to support the podcast with a s…
3 years, 1 month ago
From Russia to the Soviet Union - The Transition - Part One
Episode 252
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In the years leading up to the formation of the USSR, Russia went through a period of transition. In this three-part series, we will talk …
3 years, 1 month ago
Special Edition - The Cold War Spy Swap - From History Daily
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Today's episode is part of a feed swap with Lindsay Graham's podcast History Daily. On February 10, 1962., at the height of the Cold War, …
3 years, 1 month ago