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As yet more countries leap at the opportunity to extract territory from a Romanian state that can do little to stop them, the last true roya...
As Tsar Boris tightens his grip on Bulgaria internally, it becomes more and more clear that events in Europe are outpacing his efforts. Whil...
As the Second World War begins, Germany and the Soviet Union begin carving up eastern Europe between them. But for now, Bulgaria and its Bal...
As fascist powers continue to take land from their neighbors and take over new countries, an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union...
With war in Europe looming, leaders around the Balkans work to tighten their grip on power. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Ch...
As Bulgaria begins seriously rearming and reequipping its military, the European map begins to change at a rapid pace as Germany annexes sev...
Tsar Boris seeks to strengthen his position with both the first parliamentary elections in 7 years and the long-awaited birth of an heir. Su...
As fascist revisionist powers make bold moves on the European stage and upset the post-war status quo, Tsar Boris' non-party government face...
To commemorate Bulgaria's transition to the Euro on January 1st 2026, this special episode looks back on the 145 year history of the Bulgari...
The new government spearheaded by Tsar Boris himself struggles to overcome internal divisions, political opposition, and an assassination pl...
In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the ol...
As the Zveno and Military League government focuses on implementing its reforms, it suddenly finds that it has been outplayed by an unlikely...
After the May 19th coup, the new government quick sets about abolishing the constitution and ruling by decree. Supporters like you make this...
As the Mushanov government falls prey to infighting and corruption, forces within the military, political establishment, and even the palace...
Yugoslavia gets a new constitution, the VMRO takes its violence to a new level, and Bulgaria gets brought ever closer to an increasingly aut...
After 5 years, the Lyapchev government finally falls. But while it's replaced by another coalition committed to democracy, fascist movements...
As the Great Depression spreads across the globe, Bulgaria is particularly vulnerable for a multitude of reasons. Meanwhile, the country's b...
The stage is set for a final showdown between Stamboliiski and his long list of enemies. In the aftermath of that coup, Bulgaria experiences...
With the onset of the 1920s, Bulgaria's firebrand Agrarian leader Alexander Stamboliiski rises to become the preeminent political power in t...
In Bulgaria and throughout the Balkans it seems that political experiments are coming to an end. Democracy is ending in Yugoslavia, Agrarian...
While the moderate Prime Minister Lyapchev may have won the most recent election, his government struggles to combat radical factions determ...
In power since the coup of 1923, Tsankov is finally brought down. But as a moderate government takes power in Bulgaria for the first time in...
In the aftermath of the brutal bombing of the Sveta Nedelya church the Tsankov regime unleashes a new terror on its enemies. At the same tim...
As the Tsankov regime cracks down even harder on leftists, the underground communist movement strikes back with horrific consequences. Suppo...
As the Tsankov regime tightens its grip on power, opposition to its policies is generating unexpected and controversial partnerships. Suppor...
The Comintern's orders are clear. The Bulgarian Communist Party is to mount an uprising to overthrow the newly installed fascist regime of A...
How did the seemingly dominant Agrarian regime of Alexander Stamboliiski collapse so quickly and what can the successes, failures, and contr...
After years of waiting for the right moment to strike, the enemies of Stamboliiski's agrarian regime finally make their move. Supporters lik...
Fresh off the Agrarian victory in Veliko Tarnovo, Stamboliiski notches yet more victories for his government. But will such a brilliant triu...
Violence escalates as opposition to Stamboliiski's agrarian regime coalesces, leading to a showdown in Bulgaria's medieval capital. Supporte...
Stamboliiski learns the unexpected value of curroption, outplays his international rivals, and finally manages to eliminate a direct threat...
As the Stamboliiski government struggles with reparations, the Bulgarian church, the VMRO, Yugoslavia, and more, its enemies all appear to b...
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As the Stamboliiski regime continues implementing its political program at home and abroad, opposition steadily grows in both places. Suppor...
The Agrarians make a push to gain a majority in the National Assembly, but even before that election they begin to implement their major ref...
After standing on the sidelines for over a year, Bulgaria finally enters the First World War on the side of the Central Powers. However, des...
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...
As the realities of the treaty ending the First World War for Bulgaria become clear, several political groups begin to form paramilitary win...
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 b...
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 environmen...
With an army approaching Sofia, the government prepares for a fight while desperately awaiting news from the armistace negotiators. While it...
With the collapse of the Macedonian front and revolution in the air, Tsar Ferdinand is forced to turn to his greatest opponent for help... S...
Some of the best fortifications in the world are manned by soldiers low on food, clothing, and supplies. So what happens when they meet an e...
The Central Powers are victorious in the east! Now it's time to divvy up the spoils... Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check o...
With the collapse of the Provisional government and the onset of the Russian Civil War, the Central Powers have finally achieved victory in...
As the winter of 1916-17 comes to a close, the First World War enters a new phase as one major power enter and another moves towards the doo...
Just months after joining the war with high hopes of taking Transylvania from Austria-Hungary, Romania is now on the back foot and facing to...
Once again, Bulgaria faces fighting on multiple frontlines, with Entente forces attempting to put more pressure on them. This has transforme...
As the war drags on, the Bulgarian government tightens its grip on power. Meanwhile, the Macedonian front becomes active again as the Centra...
As 1915 comes to an end, Bulgaria suddenly finds a war it entered mere months ago entering a new phase. With the Salonika front settling int...