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This is a history of the country of Georgia from the ancient Colchis/Iberian culture to modern day, and delving into the folk lore, national stories, and other cultural items. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/subscribe

Roberto Toro


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    E43 - The Siege of Onoguris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 11:12


    After the brutal murder of King Gubaz II, the Roman army proceeds to besiege the Persian controlled fortress of Onoguris.Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Intelligent Speech 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 1:53


    Join us for Intelligent Speech 2025! Use the code TZAR for a 10% discount. https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2025/

    E42 - Cloak and Dagger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 16:20


    King Gubaz II and the Roman Commanders Martinus, Rusticus, and John are not very happy with each other. Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TZAR for a 10% Discount https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    E41 - Telephis-Ollaria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 13:27


    Mihr-Mihroe decides that it's time to take control of the Telephis region away from the Romans. Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TZAR for a 10% Discount https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Website Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Patreon - The Passion of St. Shushanik

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 36:05


    This is the story of the Passion of Saint Shushanik. Content Warning: Domestic Abuse, Body Horror.  St. Shushanik was an Armenian princess married to Varsken, the Pitiaksh (viceroy) of Georgia along with Vakhtang Gorgasali. This is a reading of the story, since it is the first piece of extant Georgian literature written in Georgian. Check out: The Alexander Standard | Andrew Schneider  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Hiatus for the rest of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 1:36


    I'm on hiatus again! I'm moving in a few weeks, and between finishing up work, coordinating a move, and general health, I've been unable to really concentrate on the podcast. Thank you for your support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Myth 10 - Urizhmag and Shatana - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 84:29


    We go back into the Tale of the Narts with some stories about Urizhmag and his wife Shatana Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TSAR for a 10% Discount https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E40 - The Armistice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 20:52


    Yazdgushnasp makes headway in making a truce in Constantinople, while Mihr-Mihroe attempts to solidify is hold in the Colchis region. Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TSAR for a 10% Discount https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Find us on: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSaqartvelo | https://ko-fi.com/historyofsaqartvelo | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PKQV8ZTWWG0F?ref_=wl_share | https://facebook.com/TheHistoryofSaqartveloGeorgia | https://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofsaqartvelogeorgia/ | https://twitter.com/History_Georgia | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdK0d7XlcKe_gX2ZcjmF3Q Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: https://zedashe.bandcamp.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/zedashemusichttps://zedashe.bandcamp.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/zedashemusic/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    The Prometheus Caves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 17:36


    I spoke with Nino Lolomadze from the Prometheus Caves to talk about the cave network near Kutaisi, Georgia! https://apa.gov.ge/en/eco-tourism/servisebi-da-tarifebi/Prometheuscave https://www.nationalparks.ge/en/site/prometheuscave --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Patreon - The Nine Martyred Children of Kola

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 10:27


    This month we bring you the story of the Nine Martyred Children of Kola! And no, Coca-Cola didn't kill them. This is a bit shorter since some bonus episode plans had to be pushed back, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E39 - The Siege of Nokalakevi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 17:55


    With the destruction of Petra, the Persians look at Nokalakevi as a perfect fortified city to take over. Let's track Persian Commander Mihr-Mihroe's adventures to get there! Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E38 - The Siege of Petra; Phase 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 9:26


    The final siege of Petra ends. Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E37 - The Final Siege of Petra; Phase 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 12:12


    The final siege of Petra begins. Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    The Georgia Journals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 25:55


    A journal of my time in Georgia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E36 - Revolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 13:38


    We go up to the land of the Abasgoi, located in Modern-Day Abkhazia, and look into their revolt against the Romans in their quest for independence. Some things never change do they? We will be on break in May during my trip to Georgia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beka Baghashvili can be found here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brendan for script editing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aurora of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Myth 9 - King Muzarbi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 43:47


    I am joined by Ben, the host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, and together we discuss the Myth of King Muzarbi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E35 - The Battle of Tshkenistsqali

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 12:22


    The Byzantine and Lazi forces combine to take on General Chorianes. How will the battle of Tshk.. tshkenis... However you say it go? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Beka Baghashvili can be found here!⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brendan for script editing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amara of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E34 - The Second Siege of Petra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 16:47


    The Lazic war continues, and the Lazi are displeased with their new suzerains, so off they go back to Petra to kick them out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Beka Baghashvili can be found here!⁠⁠ Thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brendan for script editing⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amara of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠⁠⁠⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E33 - The First Siege of Petra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 19:22


    The Lazic War has begun. The Lazi have revolted and asked for Persian assistance against their Byzantine overlords. Khosrow vs John Tzibus. Belisarius makes an appearance. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠Beka Baghashvili can be found here!⁠ Thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Brendan for script editing⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠⁠⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E32 - A Prelude to War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 20:58


    We continue our look at Lazica, and go through the Iberian war, and the catalyst for the Lazic War. ⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠Bandcamp⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Beka Baghashvili can be found here! Thanks to: ⁠⁠Brendan for script editing⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E31 - The Kingdom of Lazica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 15:13


    We return to Lazica to see what has been going on for the last few years since Episode 15, and catch up to Vakhtang Gorgasali's arrival to Svaneti. ⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠ Find us on: ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Kofi⁠ | ⁠Amazon⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Youtube Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: Bandcamp | Facebook⁠ | Instagram Thanks to: ⁠Brendan for script editing⁠, and ⁠Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism⁠ for audio editing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Season 3 - The Disruption of Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 2:05


    Welcome to the third season of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia, which will take us from the years 284 to 830 AD. Underlying music is from the 2013 Estonian-Russian film Tangerines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Patreon - Peter the Iberian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 33:26


    This month, we're covering Peter the Iberian who was one of the first Georgians in the Holy Land. His life is interesting, and involves quite a bit of monks being tackled, and the main question he likes to ask is, did Jesus Christ have one will, or two? ⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Myth 8 - The Wolfman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 78:11


    From Georgian Myths and Folktales by Shorena Kurtsikidze, we bring you another story, one about a Wolfman and two siblings. Part 1 is read by Bry of Pontifacts, and Part 2 is read by Roberto. It is followed by a discussion at the end. Pontifacts Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Intelligent Speech 2023 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 1:20


    Intelligent Speech time! Come see us present on a delectable topic in Soviet History! Tickets and Website: Click here! Coupon code: TSAR Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Culture 1 - Georgian Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 96:23


    We are joined by Bakari, a Choreographer Magistrate of Georgian Dance, where he helps us understand Georgian Dance. Find Bakar at: Facebook⁠ | Youtube Find Giorgi on:Twitter | Instagram | Fight Hop Podcast | Youtube Dances: Tsdo⁠ | Mekhruli (Bakar is dancing with the woman)⁠ | Khorumi⁠ | Perkhuli⁠ | Acharuli⁠ | Kartuli⁠ | Kintauri Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing. Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E30 - The Death of Iberia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 10:53


    The Kingdom of Iberia is gone. Cover Picture: Relief of Parsman V Jaqeli, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing. Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Patreon 2 - Bakur the Iberian w/ Storia d'Italia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 80:48


    Join Marco from Storia d'Italia and I as we discuss Bakur the Iberian, the Battle of Adrianople, the Battle of Frigidus, the Roman military, and how Georgia killed the Roman Empire. Find Marco at: Storia d'Italia | Book | Twitter | Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    2 Year Anniversary: The Rurikid Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 206:59


    With us today are Pontifacts and Battle Royale as they help us celebrate the two year anniversary! We're playing a DND game revolving around Queen Tamar sending a group to capture her ex-husband. Joined by Battle Royale and Pontifacts! Art by Mandy Robertson! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Episode 30 - The Buffer State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 15:48


    Gamarjoba! In this episode, we talk about a small group of people escaping from two major powers... Many thanks to Sarah from Rejects and Revolutionaries for assisting on this one! Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube April Fools! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E29 - The Holy and Right-Believing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 28:23


    Gamarjoba!  In this episode, Vakhtang Gorgasali goes on one final march against the invading Persian forces. The Persian Hawk has come for the Kartveli Crow. Many thanks to Robin Pierson from The History of Byzantium for reading the English quotes and to Zviad Lazishvili for reading the Georgian quotes. Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing. Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E28 - Vakhtang and the Revenge of the Sinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 26:01


    Gamarjoba! In this episode, Vakhtang Gorgasali makes his way to India along with the Persian forces. Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E27 - Duraz Gorgasal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 28:33


    Gamarjoba! In this episode we see how Vakhtang attempts to fight the Byzantine's off, and also has a very deeply religious experience where he meets everyone's favorite saint. No, it's not St. Guinefort. Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Patreon 1 - The Illuminators of the Caucasus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 69:37


    Merry Christmas! We have a Patreon now! I would love to have your support in this endeavor, especially in bringing out many new episodes and stories that showcase Georgian history and culture. This episode covers St. Gregory the Illuminator and St. Nino of Georgia. Bry from Pontifacts is joining me! Patreon: Sign up here! Pontifacts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E26 - Vakhtang and the Attack of the Ossetians

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 16:16


    Gamarjoba! In this episode we see how Vakhtang brings the fight to the Ossetians. Many thanks to Rob of Totalus Rankium for voicing King Vakhtang I, and Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia for voicing the Ossetian Bomberazi, Baqatar. Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Asha of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E25 - Vakhtang and the Ossetian Menace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 21:16


    Gamarjoba! In this episode we talk about the early reign of King Vakhtang I of Kartli, and what urges him to make his way to Ossetia. Many thanks to Rob and Jaime of Totalus Rankium for voicing King Vakhtang I and Spaspeto Juansher respectively Make sure to listen to: The Alexander Standard Thanks to: Brendan for script editing, and Darius of Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism for audio editing Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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    A Holiday Special - Berikaoba-Keenoba

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 26:32


    This year we cover the holiday of Berikaoba-Keenoba. It traditionally happens in the spring, but the costumes and traditions are similar enough to Halloween to warrant an October Special! I'm joined by Giorgi from the Fight Hop Podcast! Find Giorgi on: Twitter | Instagram | Fight Hop Podcast | Youtube Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Intelligent Speech 2022 - The Georgian Influence on the Holy Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 38:07


    There were Georgians in the holy land? Come and find out about the major influence that the second Christian nation in the world had on Jerusalem and the areas around it. Support Intelligent Speech, fund the kickstarter! Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Podcast Magazine Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 37:44


    I got interviewed for the July Edition of the Podcast Magazine. Thank you all for being so supportive and amazing, and I hope you enjoy. I also want to thank you once more for waiting so patiently for the next narrative episode. I'm working very hard on researching and more importantly, getting my life together, and I'm reaching a point where I will be able to actually get an the episodes on Vakhtang out soon. Warning: I was using my phone since this was last minute, and had to use the Clubhouse App to talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Myth 7 - Gulambara and Sulambara

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 45:58


    Gamarjoba! This myth involves a prince who saves a fish, and goes to a town filled with some very bad people. I'm joined by Dustin of Sandman Stories Presents. Find them on: Twitter | Anchor | Linktree Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E24 - The Sassanid Conversion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 13:23


    Gamarjoba! In this episode we talk about two kings of Kartli, Archil and Mihrdat V, and their issues with Rani and Movakan, aka the former Caucasian Albania. Make sure to listen to: Tsar Power Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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    E23 - The Chosroid Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 19:04


    Gamarjoba! In this episode we finally continue our narrative, and just see the Chosroid dynasty shuffle around quite a few kings in a small time frame. This is not good. Make sure to listen to: A Flatpack History of Sweden Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E22 - The Conversion of Kartli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 17:19


    Gamarjoba! This is a small catch-up episode going over all the religions we know about in Kartli, and their influence in the region. After this, we'll be continuing our narrative. Enjoy! Make sure to listen to: THE SPANISH ARPODA Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    (Patreon Trailer) Bonus 3 - Peter the Iberian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 10:50


    This month, we're covering Peter the Iberian who was the first Georgian in the Holy Land. His life is interesting, and involves quite a bit of monks being tackled. The main question he likes to ask is, did Jesus Christ really have two wills? https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-3-peter-68914407 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E21 - On Zoroastrianism w/ Trevor Culley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 46:18


    Gamarjoba! In today's episode we go over Zoroastrianism and some of its history with Trevor Culley from the History of Persia podcast! History of Persia Music: Rikki Tikki by LXNDR (Used with direct permission of the owner. Perks of having a great musician as a friend!) Trevor's Recommendations: Zoroastrianism: An Introduction by Jenny Rose Literature and History Podcast: Zoroastrianism | Manichaeism | Website Avesta.org IranicaOnline.org Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    Myth 6 - The Tale of Helen the Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 74:37


    Gamarjoba! This myth follows the Young Lad who is on the quest to find Helen the Beautiful. I'm joined with Elspeth, a friend, Archivist, and amateur folklorist to discuss the tale. Find them on: Twitter | Instagram | Etsy Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    (Patreon Trailer) Bonus 2 - Bakur the Iberian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 10:58


    (PATREON) Join Marco from Storia d'Italia and I as we discuss Bakur the Iberian, the Battle of Adrianople, the Battle of Frigidus, the Roman military, and how Georgia killed the Roman Empire. Find Marco at: Storia d'Italia | Book | Twitter | Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E20 - On Orthodoxy with Father Kristos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 69:03


    Gamarjoba! In today's episode, we discuss the Christian Orthodox faith with Father Kristos, from my local parish. He's a fantastic person to know, and very knowledgeable about Orthodoxy. If you have any questions you'd like to ask him, feel free to email me, and I'll ask him right away. The song is the Doxastikon of Pascha by Presbytera Katina Legendary Africa Podcast Purchase tickets for the Intelligent Speech Conference before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait, there's more discounts! Use my code SAK for an additional 10% TICKETS! This will bring your total up to $18 USD for being an early bird! Purchase at: Intelligent Speech Conference Tickets (Just click the words) Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E19 - Equal to the Apostles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 25:58


    Gamarjoba! In today's episode we finish out the story of King Mirian III, Queen Nana, and St. Nino, and see how exactly the Christianization of Kartli occurred. Also, there are quite a few miracles happening around Kartli, so who knows what's causing them. The History of Africa Purchase tickets for the Intelligent Speech Conference before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait, there's more discounts! Use my code SAK for an additional 10% TICKETS! This will bring your total up to $18 USD for being an early bird! Purchase at: Intelligent Speech Conference Tickets (Just click the words) Find us on: Website | Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    E18 - Brought to the Light

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 22:30


    Gamarjoba! In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at the legend of Mirian's Christianization, and bring in St. Nino. We also finally have a Patreon! Purchase tickets for the Intelligent Speech Conference before May 15th to get 10 dollars off! But wait, there's more discounts! Use my code SAK for an additional 10% TICKETS! This will bring your total up to $18 USD for being an early bird! Purchase at: Intelligent Speech Conference Tickets (Just click the words) Long May She Reign Rejects and Revolutionaries Support us on Ko-fi! Find us on: Website | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

    (Patreon Trailer) Bonus 1 - The Illuminators of the Caucasus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 12:50


    We have a Patreon now! I would love to have your support in this endeavor, especially in bringing out many new episodes and stories that showcase Georgian history and culture. This episode covers St. Gregory the Illuminator and St. Nino of Georgia. Bry from Pontifacts is joining me! Patreon: Sign up here! Pontifacts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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