This episode covers the second half of season 8, roughly from late 1904 until the beginning of the First Balkan War in 1912. In that time, the Balkan status quo broke wide open as Russia and Austria-Hungary returned to their competition for dominance. Meanwhile, the Young Turk Revolution in the Ottoman Empire greatly destabilized the country and further opened up chances to end the long-imposed status quo. As a result, Italy won a war against the Ottomans and the Balkan League formed to take its European territories.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/189-calm-before-the-storm-part-2

This episode covers the second half of season 8, roughly from late 1904 until the beginning of the First Balkan War in 1912. In that time, the Balkan status quo broke wide open as Russia and Austria-Hungary returned to their competition for dominance. Meanwhile, the Young Turk Revolution in the Ottoman Empire greatly destabilized the country and further opened up chances to end the long-imposed status quo. As a result, Italy won a war against the Ottomans and the Balkan League formed to take its European territories. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/189-calm-before-the-storm-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/189-calm-before-the-storm-part-2</a>

189 Looking Back on The Calm Before the Storm, Part 2

This episode covers the first half of Season 8, roughly from 1895 to 1904. In that time, Ferdinand took firm control of Bulgarian politics as governments came and went as he pleased. Meanwhile, the MRO and Supremecists vied for power and influence, leading to a series of bloody and unsuccessful revolts. Internally, Bulgaria struggled to finance its massive army alongside investments in its economy and infrastructure, leading to massive foreign loans and crippling taxes on the peasantry.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/188-calm-before-the-storm-part-1

This episode covers the first half of Season 8, roughly from 1895 to 1904. In that time, Ferdinand took firm control of Bulgarian politics as governments came and went as he pleased. Meanwhile, the MRO and Supremecists vied for power and influence, leading to a series of bloody and unsuccessful revolts. Internally, Bulgaria struggled to finance its massive army alongside investments in its economy and infrastructure, leading to massive foreign loans and crippling taxes on the peasantry. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/188-calm-before-the-storm-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/188-calm-before-the-storm-part-1</a>

188 Looking Back on The Calm Before the Storm, Part 1

As the Ottomans face war with Italy, another Albanian uprising, the resurgence of violence in Macedonia, and a coup, pressure mounts on the Balkan states to take advantage of their weakness. But overcoming their internal differences won't be easy.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/187-the-balkan-league

As the Ottomans face war with Italy, another Albanian uprising, the resurgence of violence in Macedonia, and a coup, pressure mounts on the Balkan states to take advantage of their weakness. But overcoming their internal differences won't be easy. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/187-the-balkan-league" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/187-the-balkan-league</a>

187 The Balkan League

Interethnic violence rocks a Bulgarian city, former members of the MRO decide they've had enough with the Young Turks and reform the organization.  Meanwhile, Ferdinand orchestrates a new government in Sofia to lay the groundwork for a shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/186-return-to-resistance

Interethnic violence rocks a Bulgarian city, former members of the MRO decide they've had enough with the Young Turks and reform the organization. Meanwhile, Ferdinand orchestrates a new government in Sofia to lay the groundwork for a shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/186-return-to-resistance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/186-return-to-resistance</a>

186 Return to Resistance

In the aftermath of Bulgaria's declaration of independence, the new state works to establish its place on the European stage. Meanwhile a counter-revolution rocks the Ottoman Empire and European royals build new resentments.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/185-back-to-reality

In the aftermath of Bulgaria's declaration of independence, the new state works to establish its place on the European stage. Meanwhile a counter-revolution rocks the Ottoman Empire and European royals build new resentments. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/185-back-to-reality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/185-back-to-reality</a>

185 Back to Reality

In the aftermath of the Young Turk Revolution, everyone from the Great Powers to the former right and left-wing factions of the MRO have to decide how to respond. In the process, the decades-old Balkan status quo will finally be broken.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/184-death-principality-birth-kingdom

In the aftermath of the Young Turk Revolution, everyone from the Great Powers to the former right and left-wing factions of the MRO have to decide how to respond. In the process, the decades-old Balkan status quo will finally be broken. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/184-death-principality-birth-kingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/184-death-principality-birth-kingdom</a>

184 The Death of a Principality and Birth of a Kingdom

One MRO faction sentences the other to death while the other embraces a revolution in the Ottoman Empire. Meanwhile the first elections in 5 years see a new party rise to power while the Agrarians begin to shape themselves into a potent new political force.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/183-stamboliiski-young-turks

One MRO faction sentences the other to death while the other embraces a revolution in the Ottoman Empire. Meanwhile the first elections in 5 years see a new party rise to power while the Agrarians begin to shape themselves into a potent new political force. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/183-stamboliiski-young-turks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/183-stamboliiski-young-turks</a>

183 Stamboliiski and the Young Turks

An assassins bullet rocks Bulgarian politics, Ferdinand and his government attempt to further crack down on political organization, and the Prince's family grows smaller, then larger.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/182-snowballs-bullets-wedding

An assassins bullet rocks Bulgarian politics, Ferdinand and his government attempt to further crack down on political organization, and the Prince's family grows smaller, then larger. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/182-snowballs-bullets-wedding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/182-snowballs-bullets-wedding</a>

182 Snowballs, Bullets, and Wedding Bells

A newspaper scandal brings down Prime Minister Petrov, allowing the actual leader of the governing party to finally take charge. Meanwhile, as Greek cheti bring yet more violence to Macedonia, the conflict between the two competing factions of the MRO heats up, leading to a wave of high-profile murders.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/181-the-final-rupture

A newspaper scandal brings down Prime Minister Petrov, allowing the actual leader of the governing party to finally take charge. Meanwhile, as Greek cheti bring yet more violence to Macedonia, the conflict between the two competing factions of the MRO heats up, leading to a wave of high-profile murders. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/181-the-final-rupture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/181-the-final-rupture</a>

181 The Final Rupture

As the Russo-Japanese War reaches its climax, its conclusion has dramatic implications for Bulgaria and the Balkans. It also triggers a wave of bloody revolution across Russia. In Macedonia, the aftermath of the Zagoritsa massacre leads to a wave of bloody actions against the country's Greek population as well.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/180-massacres-land-sea

As the Russo-Japanese War reaches its climax, its conclusion has dramatic implications for Bulgaria and the Balkans. It also triggers a wave of bloody revolution across Russia. In Macedonia, the aftermath of the Zagoritsa massacre leads to a wave of bloody actions against the country's Greek population as well. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/180-massacres-land-sea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/180-massacres-land-sea</a>

180 Massacres on Land and at Sea

I am on Episode 10 of the first season.  The engaging  and knowlegeable Eric Halsey presents the material in well-organized, well-presented episodes which develop the history of Bulgaria chronologically.  I am writing my Masters thesis on a related topic during the early Medieval period.  Like most Americans, I am missing some much needed background regarding Bulgaria, a country which, unbeknownst to me (until now!), was far more advanced and powerful than I had ever imagined.   Halsey fills this gap efficiently.  I also visit the blog which accompanies his podcast, where there are useful maps, drawings, photos and even cartoons to aid visual learners like me to great advantage.  Thank you for this valuable gem!

A gem!

I love this podcast! It’s a great resource to learn more about such a lovely country.

Great overview of Bulgarian history

The Bulgarian History Podcast

With the Ottomans dominant in Morea, they can focus their full attention on Albania and Skanderbeg. The question is, can Skanderbeg continue to defeat the ever-larger Ottoman armies invading Albania and will the Italians and Venetians send the help they've promised?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/067-skanderbeg

With the Ottomans dominant in Morea, they can focus their full attention on Albania and Skanderbeg. The question is, can Skanderbeg continue to defeat the ever-larger Ottoman armies invading Albania and will the Italians and Venetians send the help they've promised? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/067-skanderbeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/067-skanderbeg</a>

067 Skanderbeg

Following his conquest of Constantinople, Mehmed sets his eyes on new conquests: namely the destruction of Serbia.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/064-the-siege-of-belgrade

Following his conquest of Constantinople, Mehmed sets his eyes on new conquests: namely the destruction of Serbia. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/064-the-siege-of-belgrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/064-the-siege-of-belgrade</a>

064 The Siege of Belgrade

The shifting contours of this debate have often reflected not only academic interest, but political ones. Today we discuss the very controversial topic of the Bulgarian origins.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.Find more info and images for each episode at bghistorypodcast.com/posts/002-whose-5th-century-horse-tribe-is-it-anyway

The shifting contours of this debate have often reflected not only academic interest, but political ones. Today we discuss the very controversial topic of the Bulgarian origins. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. Find more info and images for each episode at <a href="http://bghistorypodcast.com/posts/002-whose-5th-century-horse-tribe-is-it-anyway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bghistorypodcast.com/posts/002-whose-5th-century-horse-tribe-is-it-anyway</a>

002 Whose 5th Century Horse Tribe is it Anyway?

Feeling secure in the Balkans despite his ongoing war with Venice, Sultan Mehmed moves to Anatolia to challenge another Turkic state challenging the Ottomans for dominance. Then, a small European power will challenge him for its life.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/068-scorched-earthYoutube video on the Battle of Otlukbeli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzEe07d_J7oYoutube video on the Battle of Vaslui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKFhubbLQd0&amp;t=13s

Feeling secure in the Balkans despite his ongoing war with Venice, Sultan Mehmed moves to Anatolia to challenge another Turkic state challenging the Ottomans for dominance. Then, a small European power will challenge him for its life. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/068-scorched-earth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/068-scorched-earth</a> Youtube video on the Battle of Otlukbeli: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzEe07d_J7o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzEe07d_J7o</a> Youtube video on the Battle of Vaslui: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKFhubbLQd0&amp;t=13s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKFhubbLQd0&amp;t=13s</a>

068 Scorched Earth

As the West reels from the Battle of Nicopolis, Beyazid goes to Anatolia to challenge a powerful new rival fresh off building a massive empire in Central Asia. The outcome of their struggle will change everything for the Ottomans.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/057-timur

As the West reels from the Battle of Nicopolis, Beyazid goes to Anatolia to challenge a powerful new rival fresh off building a massive empire in Central Asia. The outcome of their struggle will change everything for the Ottomans. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/057-timur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/057-timur</a>

057 Timur

Following its disastrous loss at the Battle of Ankara and the capture of its Sultan Bayezid, the Ottoman Empire descends into civil war. Now, the Bulgarians, Wallachians, Byzantines, Hungarians, and Serbs are aiming to see what they can gain from the ensuing chaos.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/058-war-in-the-house-of-osman

Following its disastrous loss at the Battle of Ankara and the capture of its Sultan Bayezid, the Ottoman Empire descends into civil war. Now, the Bulgarians, Wallachians, Byzantines, Hungarians, and Serbs are aiming to see what they can gain from the ensuing chaos. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/058-war-in-the-house-of-osman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/058-war-in-the-house-of-osman</a>

058 War in the House of Osman

Following his humiliation defeat in the depths of winter, Sultan Mehmed is out for revenge against Stephen the Great of Moldavia. Then, he's ready to end the 16 year long Ottoman-Venetian war once and for all. For Mehmed, it's come down to score settling.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/069-the-fall-of-albania

Following his humiliation defeat in the depths of winter, Sultan Mehmed is out for revenge against Stephen the Great of Moldavia. Then, he's ready to end the 16 year long Ottoman-Venetian war once and for all. For Mehmed, it's come down to score settling. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/069-the-fall-of-albania" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/069-the-fall-of-albania</a>

069 The Fall of Albania

With internal rebellions and powerful empires at the gates, the Ottomans are looking weaker than ever. However, the entrance of a certain Napoleon Bonaparte onto the stage will reshape the entire European world, Ottomans included.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/revolutions-rebellions-reforms

With internal rebellions and powerful empires at the gates, the Ottomans are looking weaker than ever. However, the entrance of a certain Napoleon Bonaparte onto the stage will reshape the entire European world, Ottomans included. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/revolutions-rebellions-reforms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/revolutions-rebellions-reforms</a>

102: Revolutions, Rebellions, and Reforms

As we reflect on the end of 4 decades of rule by Tsar Ivan Alexander, what can we see but a wasted golden age?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/049-a-wasted-golden-age

As we reflect on the end of 4 decades of rule by Tsar Ivan Alexander, what can we see but a wasted golden age? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/049-a-wasted-golden-age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/049-a-wasted-golden-age</a>

049 A Wasted Golden Age

The first half of two shows recapping the history of the Second Bulgarian Empire.Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to patreon.com to make your regular monthly contribution. www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615Find more info and images for each episode at bghistorypodcast.com

The first half of two shows recapping the history of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to <a href="http://patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com</a> to make your regular monthly contribution. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615</a> Find more info and images for each episode at <a href="http://bghistorypodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bghistorypodcast.com</a>

055 Looking back on the Second Bulgarian Empire, Part 1

Despite a recent failed attack on Austria, Ottoman support for Protestant Hungarian Rebels against the Austrians has made war inevitable. As the largest Ottoman army ever assembled arrives at the gates of Vienna, the most consequential clash in a century begins.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/094-the-siege-of-vienna

Despite a recent failed attack on Austria, Ottoman support for Protestant Hungarian Rebels against the Austrians has made war inevitable. As the largest Ottoman army ever assembled arrives at the gates of Vienna, the most consequential clash in a century begins. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/094-the-siege-of-vienna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/094-the-siege-of-vienna</a>

094 The Siege of Vienna

The longest ever period of peace between the Ottomans and the European powers comes to an end just as Ottoman decentralization and increasing religious conservatism are making life unbearable for many Bulgarians. The resulting war will yet again reshape the Ottoman world, but will it bring any respite for Bulgaria?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/100-the-long-peace-and-the-brutal-war

The longest ever period of peace between the Ottomans and the European powers comes to an end just as Ottoman decentralization and increasing religious conservatism are making life unbearable for many Bulgarians. The resulting war will yet again reshape the Ottoman world, but will it bring any respite for Bulgaria? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/100-the-long-peace-and-the-brutal-war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/100-the-long-peace-and-the-brutal-war</a>

100 The Long Peace and the Brutal War

The militant regent of Hungary John Hunyadi won't take no for an answer, so he musters the forces of the west for a final crusade.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/062-a-final-crusade

The militant regent of Hungary John Hunyadi won't take no for an answer, so he musters the forces of the west for a final crusade. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/062-a-final-crusade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/062-a-final-crusade</a>

062 A Final Crusade

It's the year 680. Byzantium marches with full strength to eradicate “a foul tribe” which has entered their borders fleeing an even more powerful steppe tribe behind them. What could go wrong?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/003-crossing-the-rubicon

It's the year 680. Byzantium marches with full strength to eradicate “a foul tribe” which has entered their borders fleeing an even more powerful steppe tribe behind them. What could go wrong? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/003-crossing-the-rubicon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/003-crossing-the-rubicon</a>

003 - Crossing the "Rubicon"

The west gathers its strength for a strike at the Ottomans on Bulgarian lands with the last Bulgarian royal in tow. But what will they find on the shores of the Black Sea?Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to patreon.com to make your regular monthly contribution. www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615Find more info and images for each episode at bghistorypodcast.com

The west gathers its strength for a strike at the Ottomans on Bulgarian lands with the last Bulgarian royal in tow. But what will they find on the shores of the Black Sea? Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to <a href="http://patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com</a> to make your regular monthly contribution. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/user?u=3271615</a> Find more info and images for each episode at <a href="http://bghistorypodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bghistorypodcast.com</a>

061 The Crusade of Varna

The new Sultan is still a teenager but he's got revolts to put down and enemies to conquer. But it's not going to be easy.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/060-conquest

The new Sultan is still a teenager but he's got revolts to put down and enemies to conquer. But it's not going to be easy. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/060-conquest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/060-conquest</a>

060 Conquest

Mehmed's relentless expansion continues unabated as another kingdom falls and war begins with Venice. But can the Pope bring together a new crusade to resist the Ottomans?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/066-the-ottoman-venetian-war

Mehmed's relentless expansion continues unabated as another kingdom falls and war begins with Venice. But can the Pope bring together a new crusade to resist the Ottomans? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/066-the-ottoman-venetian-war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/066-the-ottoman-venetian-war</a>

066 The Ottoman Venetian War

With the coming of a fourth Ottoman-Venetian war, the power balance of the Mediterranean will be remade. Can Venice survive yet another Ottoman onslaught? Will the Christian powers of Europe unite to resist further Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/084-lepanto

With the coming of a fourth Ottoman-Venetian war, the power balance of the Mediterranean will be remade. Can Venice survive yet another Ottoman onslaught? Will the Christian powers of Europe unite to resist further Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean? Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/084-lepanto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/084-lepanto</a>

084 Lepanto

Two brothers will fight for the Hungarian throne as Eastern and Central Europe are reshaped by new rulers. Far to the West, a new continent is discovered and a new people are welcomed into the Ottoman Empire.Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to patreon.com to make your regular monthly contribution. www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcastYou can find a timeline, major characters list, and images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/072-a-game-of-crowns

Two brothers will fight for the Hungarian throne as Eastern and Central Europe are reshaped by new rulers. Far to the West, a new continent is discovered and a new people are welcomed into the Ottoman Empire. Your support for these shows in appreciated. Go to <a href="http://patreon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com</a> to make your regular monthly contribution. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> You can find a timeline, major characters list, and images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/072-a-game-of-crowns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/072-a-game-of-crowns</a>

072 A Game of Crowns

Front

Forces gather to check the growing power of the Ottomans but nothing goes according to plan.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/048-a-disunited-front

Forces gather to check the growing power of the Ottomans but nothing goes according to plan. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out <a href="http://www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast</a> to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: <a href="http://www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/048-a-disunited-front" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/048-a-disunited-front</a>

048 A Disunited Front

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