Exploring the Early Life of Kösem Sultan: The Rise of a Legendary Figure
Kösem Sultan's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history is truly remarkable. Born in humble surroundings, she navigated the complex world of the Ottoman court with grace and determination, ultimately leaving a lasting l ... Show More
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Katy's Corner: Perkin Warbeck's Wife Catherine Gordon
Lady Catherine Gordon: Wife of Perkin Warbeck| Tudor & Wars of the Roses History In this special rerun from Katy’s Corner (originally released to Patreon in 2022), Katy dives into the fascinating, often overlooked life of Lady Katherine Gordon, wife of the infamous pretender Perk ... Show More
28m 37s
Jan 2024
92. Soliman le magnifique
Soliman Ier, connu sous le nom de Soliman le Magnifique, est sans conteste l'un des plus grands sultans de l'Empire ottoman.
Son règne de 46 ans, de 1520 à 1566, est le plus long de tout l’empire ottoman. Il en représente aussi l'apogée, tant sur le plan territorial que politiqu ... Show More
14m 58s
Aug 2022
218. Theodora: Empress of Byzantium (Part 1)
In the first episode of a three part series, Tom and Dominic dive into the incredible story of Justinian and Theodora.
Tune in for an incredible (and racy) introduction to the powerful Byzantine empress, the collapse of the Western half of the Roman Empire, and a deep-dive into t ... Show More
51m 19s
Dec 2022
269: Ghana: The Ashanti Empire
On today's World Cup episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Ashanti Empire.
Tune in to hear about the Anglo-Ashanti wars, the Golden Stool, the role of Robert Baden-Powell and much, much more.
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50m 55s