Best Bulgarian History Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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230 The September Uprising 27:39

2h ago27:39

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The Comintern's orders are clear. The Bulgarian Communist Party is to mount an uprising to overthrow the newly installed fascist regime of Alexander Tsankov. But do they have any chance of success?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 …

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133: The Second Bulgarian Empire: Part Two: Ivan Asen II 35:19

3h ago35:19

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Send us a text In our second episode covering the revival period of the Bulgarian Empire, we find out what happened to the man who replaced the dreaded Roman Slayer, and how a banished Prince gathered the aid of the Kievan Russ and came back with a vengeance, to rid the realm of his usurper cousin and deal a brutal blow to the Despotate of Epirus. …

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The Falcon Lake Incident - Polish Man in the Woods - 179 1:57:33

9d ago1:57:33

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This week, two partial Poles make fun of the Polish people as we tell the legendary story of Stefan Michalak. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast --- Falcon Lake inciden…

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132: The Empire in Nicaea: Part Two: The Seeds of Hellenism 46:24

14d ago46:24

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Send us a text As we return to the Empire in Nicaea, we follow the reign of Emperor John Vatatzes. After rebuilding the Byzantine Navy, he launched an invasion of Thrace and expanded Nicaea into Europe. While John spent most of his reign on the battlefield, his son Theodore grew up in the Empire in exile. Because of his prolific writing, we have an…

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The Hammersmith Ghost - Deja Vu - 178 1:06:54

23d ago1:06:54

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This week, Brandon makes John experience some baffling Deja Vu. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Hammersmith Ghost murder case - Wikipedia Hammersmith Ghost:…

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229 The Agrarian Regime in Retrospect 35:54

27d ago35:54

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How did the seemingly dominant Agrarian regime of Alexander Stamboliiski collapse so quickly and what can the successes, failures, and contradictions tell us about the regime and the country that created it?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporti…

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131: The Despotate of Epirus: Part Two: Theodore Komnenos Doukas 33:26

27d ago33:26

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Send us a text This is our second episode on the Despotate of Epirus, and after covering the amazing foundation of the state by Michael Komnenos Doukas, everyone thought the state would simply dissolve after its founder was assassinated. But, with the arrival of his Half-Brother, the despotate grew to greater heights. Theodore built up the power of…

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228 The Long-Awaited Blow 22:57

1M ago22:57

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After years of waiting for the right moment to strike, the enemies of Stamboliiski's agrarian regime finally make their move.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/228-l…

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The Man From Taured - The Man Who Needed an Editor - 177 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

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This week, we learn that lousy editing will cause people to move across dimensions. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- The Man from Taured - Skeptoid Japanese …

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130: John of Brienne: Part Two: The Fifth Crusade 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Send us a text In our second episode of John of Brienne, the King of Jerusalem, we follow him on his adventures to Egypt. The Austrians and the Military Orders have followed him to the city of Damietta. This city, at the mouth of the Delta, was the key to gaining a foothold in the Delta Nile. Once the crusaders had control of Cairo, the entire Ayyu…

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Wisconsin Grab Bag: Mineral Point Vampire and Ridgeway Ghost - Tree Drunks - 176 1:19:47

2M ago1:19:47

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This week, Brandon read his copy out of order. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Wisconsin State Journal Mineral Point Vampire - The Capital Times Urban Plain…

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129: John of Brienne: Part One: The King of Jerusalem 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Send us a text We always love to slow down and go into greater detail whenever we find an interesting character from history. Well, this is one of those times. John of Brienne went from being a small-time lord in France to the King of Jerusalem, to the leader of the 5th Crusade, and ended up as the Emperor of the Latin Crusader Empire in Constantin…

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227 A Brilliant Triumph 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Fresh off the Agrarian victory in Veliko Tarnovo, Stamboliiski notches yet more victories for his government. But will such a brilliant triumph be enough to ensure victory when the final showdown comes between the Agrarians and their many enemies?Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see …

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226 Blood on the Streets 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Violence escalates as opposition to Stamboliiski's agrarian regime coalesces, leading to a showdown in Bulgaria's medieval capital.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…

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Leonora Piper - The White Crow - 175 2:00:29

2M ago2:00:29

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This week John covers the "world's most tested medium," and questions the validity of those tests. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Ghost Hunters: William Ja…

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128: The Latin Empire: Part Two: Henry of Flanders 47:05

2M ago47:05

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Send us a text Once it became clear that Baldwin was dead, his brother was crowned Emperor. Henry had a much more successful reign than his predecessor... that being said, there were many challenges facing the Latin Crusader Empire. When they first took Constantinople, they were the strongest military force in the region, but as time progressed, th…

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The Tsarichina Hole - Wet Cold Bulgarian Winter - 174 2:12:07

3M ago2:12:07

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This week Brandon channels John as he talks about psychics channelling aliens. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Operation Sunray | Hunting the Entity in the …

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127: The Latin Empire: Part One: Partitioning of Byzantium 49:22

3M ago49:22

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Send us a text After spending six episodes covering the events happening in the Roman renegade states, we finally get to see what happened inside the walls of Constantinople. The 4th Crusaders had to elect an Emperor... the first Latin emperor in over 700 years. The choice was narrowed down between two leaders, Baldwin of Flanders and Boniface of M…

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225 A Drop in the Ocean 31:01

3M ago31:01

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Stamboliiski learns the unexpected value of curroption, outplays his international rivals, and finally manages to eliminate a direct threat to his regime.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.bg…

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224 Knife Sharpening 32:14

3M ago32:14

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As the Stamboliiski government struggles with reparations, the Bulgarian church, the VMRO, Yugoslavia, and more, its enemies all appear to be sharpening their knives.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 episod…

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126: The Empire of Trebizond: Part One: The Black Sea Empire 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Send us a text After Alexios and David Komnenos succeeded in creating the largest and richest of the three Byzantine Successor states, their luck started to turn. Overconfidence, civil war, and an embarrassing hostage situation crippled any ambition of the Komnenos brothers to conquer the Capital city... Constantinople. However, the Empire of Trebi…

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Podcast Update + Q&A 20:23

3M ago20:23

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Just an update about a few things as well as answering questions submitted by Patreon patrons.By Eric Halsey

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Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires - Tummy Troubles - 173 2:00:42

4M ago2:00:42

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This week, John takes a trip back to China and proves someone can be immersed in a new language for practically a month and learn nothing. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopedi…

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125: The Kingdom of Georgia: Part One: Queen Tamar 42:34

4M ago42:34

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Send us a text To tell the story of the third successor state that popped up after the Sack of Constantinople, The Empire of Trebizond, we must take a deep dive into the History of the Kingdom of Georgia. The reason for this is that the Kingdom of Georgia, under their leader Queen Tamar, financed and organized the two grandchildren of Andronicus in…

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223 Enemies Foreign and Domestic 30:52

4M ago30:52

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As the Stamboliiski regime continues implementing its political program at home and abroad, opposition steadily grows in both places.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/po…

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222 Building the ‘Model Agricultural State’ 35:47

4M ago35:47

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The Agrarians make a push to gain a majority in the National Assembly, but even before that election they begin to implement their major reform program to reshape Bulgaria into a 'Model Agricultural State.'Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supportin…

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Lake Worth Monster - Tire Discus Discourse - 172 1:46:36

4M ago1:46:36

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This week we get to the bottom of the real mystery and provide a recommendation to scout masters. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Goatman’s Summer of Celebr…

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124: The Second Bulgarian Empire: Part One: The Roman Slayer 57:33

4M ago57:33

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Send us a text In this episode, we move a little north of Constantinople to Bulgaria. During the years of turmoil at the Capital, the Bulgarians rebelled against Isaac Angelov and broke away, forming the Second Bulgarian Empire. At first, it didn't look too promising, but then the third crusade happened, which bought the Bulgarians more time and fr…

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America's Legally Haunted House - Dutchussy - 171 2:05:04

4M ago2:05:04

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This week, we open talking about praxis, and John reads a bunch of legal documents. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Rosie O'Donnell Show June 1999 Pt 3 Our …

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123: The Despotate of Epirus: Part One: Michael Komnenos Doukas 41:36

5M ago41:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we visit the rouge imperial state that popped up in the Balkans after the conquest of Constantinople. This state is called the Despotate of Epirus, as it was the rightful inheritor of the Roman Empire. Michael Komnenos Doukas was a bastard cousin of the Emperor in Constantinople... but now he had the chance to really…

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Mud Mermaids of the Ohio River - A New Euphemism - 170 57:34

5M ago57:34

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This week, we discover a euphemism and introduce a new segment on accident. Also, yes, we know the Onion story is still pending a judge hearing, but let us have this one. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] capti…

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221 Looking Back on The National Catastrophes, Part 2 28:59

5M ago28:59

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After standing on the sidelines for over a year, Bulgaria finally enters the First World War on the side of the Central Powers. However, despite achieving nearly all of its territorial ambitions, war weariness soon sets in as the country wrestles with just how it can actually keep all that it's gained.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! C…

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122: The Empire in Nicaea: Part One: Theodore Laskaris the Elder 48:57

5M ago48:57

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Send us a text In this episode, we meet our first main character from Season Four. Theodore Laskaris started his career in Constantinople when he married the daughter of the Roman Emperor Alexios the 3rd. But after the city was sacked, the noble members of the Imperial fled in all directions. Theodore found himself in Nicaea, where he started a res…

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220 Looking Back on The National Catastrophes, Part 1 27:43

5M ago27:43

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This episode recaps the first half of Season 9, beginning with the First Balkan War in 1912. Victory in that war was quickly overshadowed by the growing reality that all of Bulgaria's neighbors were turning against it, leading to the Second Balkan War. In that conflict, Bulgaria was overwhelmed and defeated, leading to the loss of major territories…

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50 Berkeley Square - The Nameless Episode - 169 2:08:51

6M ago2:08:51

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John tried to do a shorter episode this week. Tried is the operative word here. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- BERKELEY SQUARE, Non Civil Parish - 1000516 …

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121: Greece in 1205 32:51

6M ago32:51

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Send us a text After the sack of Constantinople, the ousting of the Royal Family, and the occupation of the Ancient Roman Capital, the Greek world was turned upside down. The Latin Crusaders now ruled over the Greek capital, and three offshoot empires sprung up around the Imperial City. The Greek people were all but defeated, and the Turks, Latins,…

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The Walker House - Ghostly Roundhouse Kicks - 168 1:37:49

6M ago1:37:49

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Halloween is this week, and Brandon is bringing ghost stories. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- The Ghosts of Mineral Point | Wisconsin Haunts Tavern Spirits…

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219 The Second National Catastrophe 34:43

6M ago34:43

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As the realities of the treaty ending the First World War for Bulgaria become clear, several political groups begin to form paramilitary wings as the violent struggle for post-war Bulgaria 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 c…

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218 Stamboliiski Takes Charge 34:49

6M ago34:49

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New elections and a final peace treaty with the Entente both loom as the struggle over who will control Bulgaria in the new post-war world begins to take shape.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: …

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120: Season Four Introduction 35:14

6M ago35:14

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Send us a text In our 1st episode of the 4th season of The History of Modern Greece, we discuss what stood out from the third season, and the impact of the crusades on the Greek World. We talk about our favorite male and female characters, as well as the heroes of the Crusades, such as Saladin, Bohemond, and Richard the Lion Heart. However, we also…

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The History of Gorillas - The Gorillaz - 167 1:50:38

6M ago1:50:38

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In memoriam to the bad shows we found along the way, John talks about Gorillas way too much. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology…

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119: The Fourth Crusade: Part Five: The Sack of Constantinople 30:24

7M ago30:24

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Send us a text Once the Venetians and the Frankish Crusaders breached the city walls, the greatest sacking of a Roman city took place in all their history. The atrocities committed against the citizens of Constantinople are one of the greatest crimes against humanity in the Western World. Artifacts over a thousand years old were stripped and melted…

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The Beast of Brunei, Giant Grasshoppers - Bugging Out - 166 1:11:37

7M ago1:11:37

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This week, we're talking bugs, hoaxes, and technical difficulties. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Spotting | Project Noah The Beast of Brunei ShukerNature:…

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217 The Dust Settles 32:12

7M ago32:12

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With the First World War at an end, it's time to look back at the immense costs it has imposed on Bulgaria and the world. In this environment, Bulgaria is trying to stabilize itself and lobby the Paris Peace Conference for better terms, but success is far from guaranteed.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgar…

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118: The Fourth Crusade: Part Four: The Siege of Constantinople 45:08

7M ago45:08

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Send us a text For over a year now, a Latin Crusading Army has been camped outside of the Roman Capital City, Constantinople, and it quickly became apparent that there was no way they were going to leave. They hadn't the money to continue nor the support of the army to retreat in shame. The timer had run out, and the Crusaders were forced to turn a…

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216 Armistice and Abdication 29:48

7M ago29:48

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With an army approaching Sofia, the government prepares for a fight while desperately awaiting news from the armistace negotiators. While it's clear the First World War is over for Bulgaria, just how that end is going to come remains to be seen.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see th…

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The History of Zoology - Capuchin in a Mask - 165 1:46:25

7M ago1:46:25

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This week, John begins to tackle the definition of cryptozoology as a discipline. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/ --- Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Re…

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117: The Fourth Crusade: Part Three: The Marvel of Constantinople 52:09

8M ago52:09

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Send us a text The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day. Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com Check out our 2nd Podc…

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St. Augustine Monster - John Gets a Soundboard - 164 1:34:21

8M ago1:34:21

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This week, Brandon does his take on the St. Augustine Monster as John discovers the ability of his new mixer to be a soundboard. Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cryptopediamerch Discord: https://discord.gg/AWpen8aYQG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14015340 YouTube (Videos have [questionable] captions!): http://youtube.cryptopediacast.com/…

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116: The Fourth Crusade: Part Two: Alexios the Bad 49:13

8M ago49:13

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Send us a text The Crusaders are lured away from their objective in Egypt by a tempting offer made by the son of the deposed Roman Emperor. If the Crusaders make a little side quest and restore the old Emperor to his throne, they will be rewarded with thousands of gold and silver coins, and all of their money troubles will be over forever. The only…

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