Episode 35 - Around and Around We Go
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 me...
14 Apr 201916min
Episode 34: A Rebellion, But Small
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 professional...
7 Apr 201920min
Episode 33: Casimir the Just, the Unwise
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 t...
30 Mar 201913min
Episode 32 - Mieszko the Old
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 ...
23 Mar 201914min
Episode 31: Crafty Prussians
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. Supp...
17 Mar 201915min
Episode 30: Losing the Plot
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). ...
9 Mar 201913min
Episode 29: Fragmentation
Władysław II becomes High Duke (Grand Duke) of Poland, but not for long. As we discuss, Bolesław may have been wise to pay more attention to his Ancient Roman history classes. Support the show on Patr...
18 Feb 201917min
Episode 28: Setting the Stage
Bolesław III Wrymouth has been with us for a long time. But, all things must come to an end. We wrap up his life with a special episode talking about his last will and testament, the Congress of Merse...
10 Feb 201914min
