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Tamar the Great: Early Challenges and Struggles

Explore the challenging early years of Tamar the Great's reign, a period marked by disputes and difficult decisions. Discover how she navigated these troubled times to become one of Georgia's most revered leaders.


Dive into the historical texts: Edge of Empires by Donald Rayfield, Studies In Medieval Georgian Historiography by Stephen H. Rapp, and Antony Eastmond's study on "Gender and Orientalism in Georgia in the Age of Queen Tamar."

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Georgia's Unsung Leader: King George III

Explore the life of another Bagrationi military prodigy, King George III of Georgia. Delve into his strategic brilliance and legacy.


Recommended Reading:


  • Edge of Empires by Donald Rayfield
  • Toumanoff, Cyril (1966). "Armenia and Georgia." The Cambridge Medieval History (Volume 4). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • The Georgian Chronicles

Additional Resources:


  • Ma Yi Yi, Burmese Sources for the History of the Konbaung Period 1752-1885

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Music tracks such as "Achilles," "Action," "Ambush," "Asian Drums," "Autumn Day," and many more, composed by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Access the full license here.

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Demetrius of Georgia: The Vineyard King

Explore the intriguing story of Demetrius of Georgia, often known as 'The Vineyard King'. This episode delves into his legacy and influence on the region.


This episode references multiple sources, including 'Edge of Empires' by Donald Rayfield and 'Armenia and Georgia' by Cyril Toumanoff, published in The Cambridge Medieval History (Volume 4) by Cambridge University Press, and 'Saint David the Builder' by Roin Metreveli.


Additionally, the episode explores various themes and soundtracks, such as 'Achilles', 'Asian Drums', 'Journey To Ascend', and others by Kevin MacLeod. Discover the historical ambiance these tracks provide, available at incompetech.com. These works are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0, and can be accessed via Creative Commons License.

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The Remarkable Reign of King David IV of Georgia

Explore the fascinating life of David IV Bagrationi, a pivotal figure in Georgian history. Delve into resources like 'Edge of Empires' by Donald Rayfield and 'Saint David the Builder' by Roin Metreveli for in-depth insights.


For historical context, consider reading 'Armenia and Georgia' by Cyril Toumanoff, featured in The Cambridge Medieval History, Volume 4.


The episode also includes references to the comprehensive work by Ma Yi Yi on the Konbaung period, spanning 1752-1885. Discover various musical themes like 'Asian Drums', 'Five Armies', and 'Journey To Ascend' by Kevin MacLeod, all licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

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How a Towering King Influenced the Reconquista

Explore the intriguing role of history's tallest king in shaping the course of the Reconquista. Delve into his unique relations with the Almohads, as detailed in Nevill Barbour's work, 'The Relation of King Sancho VII With The Almohads'.


The episode includes a rich soundtrack featuring tracks such as "Achilles", "Action", "Ambiment", and "Ambush", among others. These tracks are composed by Kevin MacLeod and are available at incompetech.com. They are licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. You can find more details about the license here.

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Ranking the Monarchs of Georgia

Explore the fascinating history of Georgia by analyzing and ranking its monarchs. Delve into their reigns, achievements, and impacts on the nation.

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The Georgian Reconquista: Triumph Over a Giant

The Seljuk Slayer is unleashed.


Edge of Empires by Donald Rayfield


Toumanoff, Cyril (1966). "Armenia and Georgia". The Cambridge Medieval History (Volume 4). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


Metreveli, Roin (2011). Saint David the Builder

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Discover Burma's Three Great Kings through History

Explore the fascinating stories of three distinct leaders who shaped the course of Burma's history. From various backgrounds, these influential figures played pivotal roles in the formation and expansion of Burma's three great empires.

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Exploring History's Most Unique Knights

Join us on a fascinating journey from Lisbon to Constantinople as we delve into the stories of history's most unique knights. Discover their impact and legacy in shaping the historical narrative across regions and eras.

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