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The Dawn of the Romanov Dynasty
Episode 24
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The Time of Troubles is over but Russia needs a new Tsar. A sixteen year old boy, Michael Romanov is selected to lead the nation. If you'd…
15 years, 5 months ago
One Dmitri, Two Dmitri, Three Dmitri, More!
Episode 23
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Boris Godunov becomes Tsar at the worst possible moment, the beginning of the Time of Troubles. False Dmitri's abound in this weeks podcas…
15 years, 5 months ago
Feodor I and the ascension of Boris Godunov
Episode 22
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Ivan the Terrible is dead replaced by his feeble minded son Feodor. Boris Godunov sits and waits for his turn at being Tsar. If you'd like…
15 years, 5 months ago
Ivan IV - Oh My God, What Have I Done?
Episode 21
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Ivan nearing the end of his life strikes out at his own son causing the eventual end of the Rurik line of rulers. If you'd like to support…
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Slap Shot Episode - The Oprichnina
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What was the Oprichnina? Was it the musings of a madman or a brilliant measure to centralize power?Support the show
15 years, 5 months ago
Ivan IV and The Reign of Terror
Episode 20
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Ivan, now in true psychopathic mode begins the full-scale terror of the Oprichnina period. If you'd like to support the podcast with a sma…
15 years, 6 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - The Not So Merry Wives of Ivan the Terrible
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Ivan the Terrible was known for his cruelty but should have been equally known for his many wives, eight.
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Ivan Becomes the Terrible
Episode 19
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His wife dead, his mentors banished or murdered, Ivan begins his reign of terror, first aimed at the boyar class. Nothing was left ot hold…
15 years, 6 months ago
Ivan Grozny Unleashed
Episode 18
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Ivan IV, fresh from the victory at Kazan, endures two tragic events in the coming years, the death of his son Dmitri and his wife Anastasi…
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Ivan IV, The Youthful Warrior
Episode 17
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Ivan, fresh off his wedding and coronation, sets off the rid himself of the Tartar menace in Kazan. If you'd like to support the podcast w…
15 years, 6 months ago