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Dušan the Mighty: Serbia's Monumental Emperor

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Explore the life and legacy of Serbia's iconic Emperor, Dušan the Mighty, through various historical sources.


Key Sources:

  • Dušan's Code
  • The Life of King Dušan the Mighty by Danillo's Pupil
  • Decani Chronicle
  • A Concise History of Serbia

Music by Kevin MacLeod: "Achilles", "Action", "Ambiment", "Ambush", "An Upsetting Theme", "Asian Drums", "Autumn Day", "Black Vortex", "Call to Adventure", "Crusade", "Desert City", "Dreamlike", "Drums of the Deep", "Enigma", "Five Armies", "For Originz", "Hall of the Mountain King", "Healing", "Journey To Ascend", "Luminous Rain", "Machinations", "Mirage", "Mourning Song", "Night Vigil", "Odyssey", "Overture", "Passing Action", "Realizer", "Revival", "Rising Tide", "Rite of Passage", "Ritual", "Silent Night", "Sunshine", "The North", "The Pyre", "The Sky of our Ancestors", "Thunderbird", "Unholy Knight", "Vanishing", "Vortex".


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Tamar Mepe: The Queen of the Caucasus

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Explore the historical landscape of the Caucasus with a focus on Tamar Mepe, the eminent Queen of Georgia. Discover insights from scholarly works like Donald Rayfield's Edge of Empires, Stephen H. Rapp's Studies In Medieval Georgian Historiography, and Antony Eastmond's exploration of gender and orientalism in Georgia during Tamar's era.

Musical scores such as "Achilles," "Action," "Ambiment," and many more provided by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. For further details, visit the Creative Commons website.

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Queen Tamar's Triumph Over a Holy War

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Join us as we explore the remarkable story of Queen Tamar Mepe, who stood strong against a holy war. Delve into the historical context of the Edge of Empires with insights from Donald Rayfield and the studies of Stephen H. Rapp on medieval Georgian historiography. Antony Eastmond also sheds light on gender and Orientalism during Queen Tamar's reign.


Discover more through Ma Yi Yi's Burmese sources detailing history from the Konbaung period. Experience the atmosphere with music tracks like "Achilles," "Ambush," and "Call to Adventure," composed by Kevin MacLeod, and delve into the sounds of cultural heritage.


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The Bagrationi Family's Dynastic Turmoil in Georgia

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Explore the turbulent times of the Bagrationi dynasty in Georgia, as we delve into historical insights from renowned works by Donald Rayfield, Stephen H. Rapp, and Antony Eastmond. Learn about gender roles and orientalism during the era of Queen Tamar.


Discover the fascinating narratives from "The Georgian Chronicles" and Cyril Toumanoff's study on Armenia and Georgia. Enhance your understanding of medieval Georgian history.


Music credits to Kevin MacLeod with tracks like "Achilles," "Action," and "Ambush," licensed under Creative Commons. For more details, visit Creative Commons License.

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Yury Bogolyubsky: Georgia's Almost Russian Monarch

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Explore the captivating journey of Yury Bogolyubsky, an influential figure in Georgian history often referred to as the near Russian king. Discover Queen Tamar's role in shaping the kingdom's destiny.


Dive into expert insights with references like "Edge of Empires" by Donald Rayfield and "Studies In Medieval Georgian Historiography" by Stephen H. Rapp. Antony Eastmond delves into "Gender and Orientalism in Georgia in the Age of Queen Tamar," providing unique perspectives.


Explore additional historical contexts through Ma Yi Yi's work on Burmese sources for the Konbaung period (1752-1885).


Music Credits: Tracks like "Achilles," "Asian Drums," "Luminous Rain," and "Silent Night" from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Learn more here.

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Tamar the Great: Early Challenges and Struggles

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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

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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

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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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