262 Barbarossa
The German invasion of the Soviet Union marks the end of the "perfect solution for Bulgaria." Now, the country faces a new partisan threat a...
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261 Harsh Realities
As Bulgaria begins to establish its occupation structures in its newly acquired territories, good intentions quickly evaporate and ugly hars...
260 A Dream Realized Again?
With the defeat of Greece and Yugoslavia, Bulgaria seemingly achieves its national goals with little sacrifice on its part. Tsar Boris is ha...
259 The Destruction of Yugoslavia
In the aftermath of Bulgaria's signing of the Tripartite Pact, Yugoslavia follows suit. However, the outcome proves to be dramatically diffe...
258 The Reaction
In the aftermath of Bulgaria's decision to sign the Tripartite Pact, it's worth looking at how this event is portrayed and how the major pla...
257 The Tripartite Pact
As pressure mounts from all sides, Bulgaria finally concedes and signs a document that will seal its fate. You can find images for this epis...
256 The Law for The Defense of The Nation
The Yugoslav communists work to strengthen their presence in Macedonia as the fascist Iron Guard leads a full scale revolt in Romania leadin...
255 Arm Twisting
The Axis Powers formalize their alliance with the creation of the Tripartite Pact. Then, just as the war in Europe begins to slow down, the...
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254 A Romanian Feast
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...
253 The Flow of The Tide
As Tsar Boris tightens his grip on Bulgaria internally, it becomes more and more clear that events in Europe are outpacing his efforts. Whil...
252 Darkness Descends
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...
251 A Deal Between Devils
As fascist powers continue to take land from their neighbors and take over new countries, an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union...
250 A Tightening Grip
With war in Europe looming, leaders around the Balkans work to tighten their grip on power. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Ch...
249 The Death Knell of The Post-War Order
As Bulgaria begins seriously rearming and reequipping its military, the European map begins to change at a rapid pace as Germany annexes sev...
248 A Tidy & Disciplined Democracy
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...
247 The First Test
As fascist revisionist powers make bold moves on the European stage and upset the post-war status quo, Tsar Boris' non-party government face...
History of The Lev
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...
246 The Adversary in The House
The new government spearheaded by Tsar Boris himself struggles to overcome internal divisions, political opposition, and an assassination pl...