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The Coronation and Marriage of Ivan IV
Episode 16
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Ivan IV, now rid of his antagonists, gets ready to ascend to the throne and get married. Then crisis strikes the young Tsar. If you'd like…
15 years, 6 months ago
Ivan IV, The Early Years, Part Two
Episode 15
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Ivan, left to fend for himself is largely ignored by his supposed protectors. Traumatic events were to follow his youthfull years. If you'…
15 years, 7 months ago
Ivan IV - The Early Years, Part One
Episode 14
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Young Ivan IV, Grand Prince of Moscow, serves as a figurehead ruler with his mother as Regent. If you'd like to support the podcast with a…
15 years, 7 months ago
Vasilli III and Why Moscow?
Episode 13
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Vasilli III, son of Ivan the Great continues his fathers expansionist policies. We also answer the question why Moscow? If you'd like to s…
15 years, 7 months ago
Ivan the Great, Part Three
Episode 12
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The final episode of Ivan the Great's life discusses the many issues he dealt with towards the end of his reign. If you'd like to support …
15 years, 8 months ago
Ivan the Great, Part Two
Episode 11
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Ivan deals with both a new wife and the end of the dominance of the Golden Horde this week as well as finishing of pesky Tver. If you'd li…
15 years, 8 months ago
Ivan the Great Part One
Episode 10
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Ivan the Great, gatherer of Russian lands, defeats and brings into the fold the pesky city state of Novgorod. If you'd like to support the…
15 years, 8 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - St. Sergius of Radonezh
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In this short podcast, I discuss the life and enormous influence of St. Sergius of Radonezh.Support the show
15 years, 8 months ago
Vasili I and Vasili the Blind
Episode 9
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The son and grandson of Dmitri Donskoi lead Russia through difficult times, avoiding disaster but wearing the Muscovite populace down. If …
15 years, 8 months ago
Dmitri Donskoi
Episode 8
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Dmitri Donskoi, hero of the battle of Kulikovo Field was to shatter the myth of Mongol invincibility. If you'd like to support the podcast…
15 years, 8 months ago