HeyJaredTink's Medieval Times - Crusades O'Clock
Tink's Medieval Times is a podcast delivered by me, William Tink, a teacher of and enthusiast for history, especially the medieval world.
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Crusades O'Clock Episode 30: The Ballad of Kilij Arslan Part II: The Phoenix Rises From The Ashes (opens the original)
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Welcome to this second part of the biography of the second Sultan of Rum, Kilij Arslan I. This promises to be a splendid tale of a Phoenix rising from the ashes, so to speak. Kilij Arslan is an absolute boss, in so many respects, but an ultimately doomed character - too much of an adventurer, like his father. I'm loathe to give away too much more (though watch out for Danishmend and Muhammad Tapar!). I hope you enjoy getting to know Kilij Arslan - though relatively short-lived, in the grand sche
TMT: Unscripted History Episode 2 - The First Crusade to 1097 (opens the original)
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Time for Round 2 of the Great Experiment! Unscripted History is an attempt, by me, to create a summary of several Crusades O'Clock Episodes in an easier to digest format. It is not scripted. It is essentially just me talking. The dates are correct, but everything else is unedited. Have I advertised this well enough? Let me know what you think in the poll, or by email at tinksmedievaltimes@gmail.com
Crusades O'Clock Episode 29 - The Ballad of Kilij Arslan Part 1 (opens the original)
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There is simply too much Kilij Arslan to fit into one episode, so... Find before you the period 1094-1098, in which the young Kilij Arslan cuts his teeth as a ruler in a turbulent world. With pirates, Crusaders and all manner of rivals intriguing against him at every turn, find out how the second Sultan of Rum - in modern Turkey - survives (just about!) the first half decade of his reign. There's a red wedding style banquet, there's Iranian romance fiction... What's not to love?
Crusades O'Clock Episode 28 - The Foundation of the Sultanate of Rum (opens the original)
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Blast the Trumpets! Crusades O'Clock Returns! This is perhaps a bit of a throwback to an earlier period, but an important one! When thinking about the relaunch, I couldn't help but think that my major protagonist should be the medieval Middle East's great survivor, Kilij Arslan I of Rum. This episode is largely about his father, Suleiman, who is also pretty cool! This episode ends in 1095, but don't be put off. It is a great story, and provides a lot of important background that makes the First
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