The History of Poland Podcast

In this episode we’re going to very briefly cover the complete history of the state of Lithuania. Definitely won’t skip anything. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

The ascension of King Louis the Great to the throne of Poland was not all it was cracked up to be. Instead, it was a middling affair that was eclipsed by the events it set up. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

We wrap up our time with King Casimir the Great by talking about his final years as King, what made him “the Great,” and the Congress of Kraków. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

Casimir turns his eye to the east and see some land for the taking. Specifically: Ruthenia. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

The Teutonic Order and King Casimir try to work things out, but a lot of people keep getting in the way. Pesky Popes! Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

King Casimir the Great picks up where his father, Władysław the Elbow-High, left off. But unlike his warmongering father, Casimir strikes out with a bent towards diplomacy. It’s mostly successful. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

Władysław the Elbow-High becomes King Władysław the Elbow-High, but that doesn’t mean his life is going to be all roses and fun times. No, he has quite a lot on his plate - but will he be able to successfully balance it all? We also explore the Sword of Damocles, so that’s fun! Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast

Vaclav II and Vaclav III deal with the force that is Władysław, Heir to the Kingdom of Poland. They also deal with the fact that no matter how many Vaclav’s there are, there’ll never be enough. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Piast family finally realizes that they’ve been making a terrible mistake in fighting against one another. So, they take it upon themselves to name a new king: Przemysł II. It goes about as well as you’d expect. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287

Leszek the Black tries his hand at ruling Poland, but will he succeed! He will not! Or, he will, but it’s not the most idyllic time in Poland. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

The Fragmentation of Poland is not being kind to the people of Poland. In this episode, we’re going to cover a great deal of time, but there’s a point to it all. To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

Following the Mongol Invasion of Poland, the Poles try to come to grips with their new reality. Do they decide to unite and create a unified state? No, no they do not. Instead, Conrad of Masovia takes the lead and attempts to conquer as much land as possible. Tune in to find out how that goes. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

At long last, the Mongol Invasion of Poland has arrived. They sweep in from the east, leaving destruction in their wake. Will Poland make a successful stand? Featuring Hospitallers from France, the Hungarian Army, the Cumans, the Teutonic Knights, and pretty much every one else playing a role in Eastern Europe Medieval politics. Support the show on Patreon (and get the upcoming series on the Mongol Invasion of Europe): patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast

The Piasts continue to fight with one another in what feels a lot like an interminably long civil war. This time, Henry the Bearded comes out on top, but will it last? And will there be repercussions for these short-sighted wars? Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

This may come as a surprise, but Poland is about to descend into civil war. All the while, there are incursions in Prussia, there’s a Mongol storm brewing in the East, and there are Teutonic Knights showing up to “help” fight all comers. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast