Sigismund the Third takes the throne after facing off against the Hapsburg Archduke Maximilian the Third. Stepping into the limelight, this member of the House of Vasa and heir to the Swedish throne immediately grates against the interests of the Polish nobility. Is he an absolutist monarch, or merely too avid a player of court tennis? Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Apr 04, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Stefan Batory fills the power vacuum left by the departed Henry de Valois. But will his efforts to reform multiple parts of the Polish and Lithuanian states simultaneously be enough to fight off Ivan the Terrible? Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Jul 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Henry de Valois is ambitious but his brother is already King of France. And so, he has to settle for another throne (poor Henry): the throne of Poland. But how long will he last? Henrician Articles in English Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Mar 07, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Sigismund II Augustus reigns during a time of cataclysmic change in Europe. The Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation rages, while poor Sigismund keeps having his wives murdered by his mom. The outcome? A complete change in Polish politics that endured for centuries. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Dec 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Casimir IV had so many kids we can’t even follow them all. So instead of trying, we’re going to focus on the three sons that became King of Poland: John Albert, Alexander, and Sigismund the Old. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Sep 20, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Due to the efforts of King Casimir III and the events of the Thirteen Years War, the Teutonic Order as it had once existed is effectively at an end. But that’s not all! We also discuss Elisabeth of Austria, the Privilege of Nieszawa, and much more. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Jun 29, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Władysław II Jagiełło takes the throne in Poland but faces dissent at home in Lithuania. Also, there are the Teutonic Knights to deal with, what with the Battle of Grunwald and all. The 1400’s were a happening time. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Jun 01, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode we’re going to very briefly cover the complete history of the state of Lithuania. Definitely won’t skip anything. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
May 19, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The ascension of King Louis the Great to the throne of Poland was not all it was cracked up to be. Instead, it was a middling affair that was eclipsed by the events it set up. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Apr 26, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We wrap up our time with King Casimir the Great by talking about his final years as King, what made him “the Great,” and the Congress of Kraków. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Feb 18, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Casimir turns his eye to the east and see some land for the taking. Specifically: Ruthenia. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Jan 16, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The Teutonic Order and King Casimir try to work things out, but a lot of people keep getting in the way. Pesky Popes! Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Oct 25, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 48
King Casimir the Great picks up where his father, Władysław the Elbow-High, left off. But unlike his warmongering father, Casimir strikes out with a bent towards diplomacy. It’s mostly successful. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland ...
Oct 12, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Władysław the Elbow-High becomes King Władysław the Elbow-High, but that doesn’t mean his life is going to be all roses and fun times. No, he has quite a lot on his plate - but will he be able to successfully balance it all? We also explore the Sword of Damocles, so that’s fun! Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or f...
Aug 13, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Vaclav II and Vaclav III deal with the force that is Władysław, Heir to the Kingdom of Poland. They also deal with the fact that no matter how many Vaclav’s there are, there’ll never be enough. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Fol...
Jul 13, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The Piast family finally realizes that they’ve been making a terrible mistake in fighting against one another. So, they take it upon themselves to name a new king: Przemysł II. It goes about as well as you’d expect. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook:...
Jul 02, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Leszek the Black tries his hand at ruling Poland, but will he succeed! He will not! Or, he will, but it’s not the most idyllic time in Poland. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Jun 18, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The Fragmentation of Poland is not being kind to the people of Poland. In this episode, we’re going to cover a great deal of time, but there’s a point to it all. To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or via RSS at rss.worldsendpodcast.com/rss Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of...
Jun 08, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Following the Mongol Invasion of Poland, the Poles try to come to grips with their new reality. Do they decide to unite and create a unified state? No, no they do not. Instead, Conrad of Masovia takes the lead and attempts to conquer as much land as possible. Tune in to find out how that goes. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
May 27, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 41
At long last, the Mongol Invasion of Poland has arrived. They sweep in from the east, leaving destruction in their wake. Will Poland make a successful stand? Find out in this episode! Also featuring Hospitallers from France, the Hungarian Army, the Cumans, the Teutonic Knights, and pretty much every one else playing a role in Eastern Europe Medieval politics. Support the show on Patreon (and get the upcoming series on the Mongol Invasion of Europe): patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow alon...
May 19, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The Piasts continue to fight with one another in what feels a lot like an interminably long civil war. This time, Henry the Bearded comes out on top, but will it last? And will there be repercussions for these short-sighted wars? Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
May 11, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This may come as a surprise, but Poland is about to descend into civil war. All the while, there are incursions in Prussia, there’s a Mongol storm brewing in the East, and there are Teutonic Knights showing up to “help” fight all comers. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
May 06, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
There’s a lot going on in the life of Leszek the White. He’s got the Rus to deal with, King Andrew of Hungary to keep happy, internal rebellions, and rumors of a group of people called the Tartars to the east. But if there’s one thing he should be on the lookout for, it’s the double-cross/double-cross. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Apr 29, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The newest rivalry in Medieval Europe is between two close relatives, Leszek the White and Władysław Spindleshanks. But, while the drama is between relatives, the real meat of this story centers on the character and actions of Roman, Duke of Vladimir and Grand Duke of Kiev. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Apr 22, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Casimir is dead, so Mieszko the Old seizes the moment and puts himself in power. But it’s not permanent. But neither is the impermanence. I’ll be honest, this period in Polish history is a bit of a mess. But it’s our mess, so we’ll get through it together. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Apr 14, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 35
It should come as a surprise to no one that Casimir the Just ends up in conflict with his brother, Mieszko the Old, once again. It should also come as no surprise that it was for what the professionals call, "a real dumb reason." Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast
Apr 07, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Casimir the II seemed like he’d be a good ruler, since he could hardly be worse than Mieszko the Old. But, it turns out that just because the inept guy leaves, it doesn’t mean someone competent will take his place. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Instagram: @polandpodcast Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Mar 30, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Mieszko the Old takes a stab at running Poland and finds that he’s not really cut out for it. Which is too bad, since his successor is also not cut out for it. In fact, it seems like no one is really equipped to be Grand Duke, which raises the question of why the position exists. But I digress… Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Instagram: @polandpodcast Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Mar 23, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Bolesław IV the Curly’s reign continues, this time with the highlight being his early porto-crusade against the Prussians. We’ll also spend some time getting to know the rest of the Piast family. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Instagram: @polandpodcast Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Mar 17, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Bolesław IV the Curly becomes High Duke of Poland, as the next in a long line of rotating Piast relatives who all want to be in charge, but hate it when anyone else is. We also talk Crusades (again). Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Instagram: @polandpodcast Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast...
Mar 09, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
