Poland. A land, and people, of fierce nationalism and defender of Europa. Kosciuszko was a noble young man who fought for liberty in Poland and then for American Independence. Roman Dmovski was a great statesman for Poland during its long struggle with surrounding empires, who helped give modern Poland…
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Explorers Pt. 2 , Alexander von Humboldt & Sir John Forrest
Pack up and head out for two adventures of European exploration. Alexander von Humboldt was a gifted Prussian scientist and intellectual who took his skills to the wild nature of the Americas. Sir John Forrest was a courageous explorer of the outback, and also the founding father and statesman of West Australia…. a true Aussie…
Explorers Pt.1 : Cpt. James Cook & Simon Frasier
Sail away, with great men of the European Age of Exploration. Cpt. James Cook was perhaps the greatest British explorer. He opened the Pacific Ocean to Europe, discovering Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and many lands across the world. Simon Fraser was a Canadian trader and explorer who opened up the vast northwest lands of the America…
Spanish Legends. El Cid & Hernan Cortes
Medieval Spain produced fearsome and brave conquistadors who retook Iberia for Europe, and then spread European Christendom far and wide. We pay tribute to Sir Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (El Cid) , the ideal knight. We also discus the epic life and victories of Hernan Cortes, who truly changed the world. Pavel and Gordon have…
Nevsky vs Teutonic Order
Alexander Nevsky was a central figure in the formation of medieval Russia. In the years after the Mongols sacked the Rus kingdoms, he managed to rally the northern Rus and defeat a Swedish invasion, and then fought and defeated the fearsome Teutonic Knights. Prince, warrior, saint, and national hero. Pavel is joined by Denis to…
Vladimir the Great, Robert Guiscard, Adhemar LePuy
Military Adventures so great they became saints! A millinium ago, 3 great men traveled south and east and pushed the borders of Europe, and its religions with them. Vladimir the Great , Prince of Kyiv, united the Rus realm, beat back the tartars, and made the Slavs Christian. Robert Guiscard traveled south and made his…
The Romans, Ep. 5 , Constantine & Belisarius
Two Romans from the Balkans rule an Empire that remains and flurishes in the East. Constantine and his great general Belisarius crush our enemies in all directions to regain the glory of Rome for a time. Join our guy, the famous Rob, in a couple hours of remembering the glory of East Rome. Show host…
The Romans, Ep. 4 , Vespasian & Titus Flavius
The father-son that united the fractured Roman Empire and crushed the war in Judea. These two men were supremely good leaders of a Roman Empire that spanned from Britannia to Arabia to Spain and everywhere touching sea between. Hardened veterans, patriots, admired, and literally worshipped by all Romans in their lives. Magnus and Pavel give…
The Romans, Ep. 3 , Gaius Marius & Sulla
The last century of the Republic saw great military leaders clash in civil wars between the optimates and populares. Gaius Marius , hero of wars from North Africa and Gaul. Sulla , his great foe, master strategist and ruthless conqueror. Join our host Magnus and Pavel in a Europe 22 centuries ago. download all shows on Telegram…
The Romans , Ep. 2 , Gracchi Brothers
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchi, grandsons of Scipio, take on the Senate for reforms for citizens and veterans. Special guest Rob R. joins Magnus and Pavel to honor the brothers who gave their lives in the cause for Roman socialism. We discuss their family, legacy, and the comparisons to our modern times. Join our Telegram channel….