The Bulgarian History Podcast

As the Byzantines are assaulted on all sides, an uprising is prepared for a descendent of Tsar Samuil. Another head will be crowned, but can it remain?. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! ...

29 Sep 201632min

A series of poor emperors weaken the Byzantines, a Bulgarian finally sits on the imperial throne, and a traitor is revealed. But as the Byzantines falter, their enemies look on with anticipation. Sup...

30 Aug 201624min

In this episode it's Domination, Rebellion, and more Domination. We're finally going to see how the Byzantines rule Bulgaria, and how the Bulgarians feel about being ruled. Supporters like you make t...

1 Aug 201624min

In this episode we go look back at the second half of the First Bulgarian Empire in part 2 of a two part recap episode. Your support for these shows in appreciated. Supporters like you make this pod...

29 Juni 201626min

In this episode we go look back at the first half of the First Bulgarian Empire in part 1 of a two part recap episode. Your support for these shows in appreciated. Supporters like you make this podc...

5 Juni 201631min

And so it has come to this. 337 years after Asparukh first defeated the Byzantines and established a new state on the fringe of their world that state has finally been destroyed. The dream fo so many ...

15 Apr 201621min

The story of Tsar Samuil comes to a close as one of the most consequential battles of Bulgarian history sends the First Bulgarian Empire towards its end. Supporters like you make this podcast happen...

19 Dec 201525min

Tsar Samuil fights back as the Byzantine Emperor Basil II takes his time stripping away territories and options. Each year Basil campaigns, the noose gets a little bit tighter... Supporters like you ...

6 Dec 201521min