First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Rus
Send us a textWhat was the Oprichnina? Was it the musings of a madman or a brilliant measure to cent
Send us a textIvan, now in true psychopathic mode begins the full-scale terror of the Oprichnina per
Send us a textIvan the Terrible was known for his cruelty but should have been equally known for his
Send us a textHis wife dead, his mentors banished or murdered, Ivan begins his reign of terror, firs
Send us a textIvan IV, fresh from the victory at Kazan, endures two tragic events in the coming year
Send us a textIvan, fresh off his wedding and coronation, sets off the rid himself of the Tartar men
Send us a textIvan IV, now rid of his antagonists, gets ready to ascend to the throne and get marrie
Send us a textIvan, left to fend for himself is largely ignored by his supposed protectors. Traumati
Send us a textYoung Ivan IV, Grand Prince of Moscow, serves as a figurehead ruler with his mother as
Send us a textVasilli III, son of Ivan the Great continues his fathers expansionist policies. We als
Send us a textThe final episode of Ivan the Great's life discusses the many issues he dealt wit
Send us a textIvan deals with both a new wife and the end of the dominance of the Golden Horde this
Send us a textIvan the Great, gatherer of Russian lands, defeats and brings into the fold the pesky
Send us a textIn this short podcast, I discuss the life and enormous influence of St. Sergius of Rad
Send us a textThe son and grandson of Dmitri Donskoi lead Russia through difficult times, avoiding d
Send us a textDmitri Donskoi, hero of the battle of Kulikovo Field was to shatter the myth of Mongol
Send us a textIvan I or Moneybags, begins to consolidate power into has hands and into the city of M
Send us a textAlexander Nevsky was dead and the Mongols were in control. A little town, of no conseq
Send us a textAlexander Nevsky, the shining light in a sea of darkness, has his life and influence d
Send us a textIn a quick or slap shot of an episode, we delve into the appanage system of inheritanc
