The History of Saqartvelo Georgia
By Grand Embassy Productions
The History of Saqartvelo GeorgiaJun 11, 2022
E36 - Revolts
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.
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Myth 9 - King Muzarbi
I am joined by Ben, the host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, and together we discuss the Myth of King Muzarbi.
E35 - The Battle of Tshkenistsqali
The Byzantine and Lazi forces combine to take on General Chorianes. How will the battle of Tshk.. tshkenis... However you say it go?
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E34 - The Second Siege of Petra
The Lazic war continues, and the Lazi are displeased with their new suzerains, so off they go back to Petra to kick them out!
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E33 - The First Siege of Petra
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.
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E32 - A Prelude to War
We continue our look at Lazica, and go through the Iberian war, and the catalyst for the Lazic War.
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E31 - The Kingdom of Lazica
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.
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Season 3 - The Disruption of Unity
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.
Patreon - Peter the Iberian
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?
Myth 8 - The Wolfman
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.
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Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev
Culture 1 - Georgian Dance
We are joined by Bakari, a Choreographer Magistrate of Georgian Dance, where he helps us understand Georgian Dance.
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Tsdo | Mekhruli (Bakar is dancing with the woman) | Khorumi | Perkhuli | Acharuli | Kartuli | Kintauri
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E30 - The Death of Iberia
The Kingdom of Iberia is gone.
Cover Picture: Relief of Parsman V
Jaqeli, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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Patreon 2 - Bakur the Iberian w/ Storia d'Italia
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.
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2 Year Anniversary: The Rurikid Affair
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.
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Art by Mandy Robertson!
Episode 30 - The Buffer State
E29 - The Holy and Right-Believing
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.
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E28 - Vakhtang and the Revenge of the Sinds
Gamarjoba! In this episode, Vakhtang Gorgasali makes his way to India along with the Persian forces.
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E27 - Duraz Gorgasal!
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.
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Patreon 1 - The Illuminators of the Caucasus
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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!
E26 - Vakhtang and the Attack of the Ossetians
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.
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E25 - Vakhtang and the Ossetian Menace
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
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A Holiday Special - Berikaoba-Keenoba
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!
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Bonus 5 - The Passion of Saint Shushanik
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.
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Intelligent Speech 2022 - The Georgian Influence on the Holy Land
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.
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Podcast Magazine Interview
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.
Myth 7 - Gulambara and Sulambara
E24 - The Sassanid Conversion
Bonus 4 - The Nine Martyred Children of Kola
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.
E23 - The Chosroid Shuffle
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.
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E22 - The Conversion of Kartli
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!
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E21 - On Zoroastrianism w/ Trevor Culley
Gamarjoba! In today's episode we go over Zoroastrianism and some of its history with Trevor Culley from the History of Persia podcast!
Music: Rikki Tikki by LXNDR (Used with direct permission of the owner. Perks of having a great musician as a friend!)
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Zoroastrianism: An Introduction by Jenny Rose
Literature and History Podcast: Zoroastrianism | Manichaeism | Website
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Myth 6 - The Tale of Helen the Beautiful
E20 - On Orthodoxy with Father Kristos
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
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E19 - Equal to the Apostles
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.
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E18 - Brought to the Light
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!
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E17 - The Road to Derbent
Gamarjoba! In today's episode we'll take a look at the rest of Mirian III's reign until right before a special lady comes into his life, and no, it's not his new wife. This will take us through the Roman-Sassanid Wars of Diocletian and Galerius, and bring in Trdat III (Pictured in the Episode). This will bring us ever closer to Georgia's Christianization, and show us how Mirian may have been led there.
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One Year Anniversary!
It's been one year since we've started the podcast. Hear us read reviews, talk about the Yogurt-gate of Georgia/Armenia, give thanks out to people for support, discuss Georgia's modern day politics, and us talking about our year in podcasting. Slightly in that order with lots of topic bouncing. We're off script y'all.
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Intelligent Speech Conference 2022
Intelligent Speech Conference is back for it's 4th year! Please join me and fellow Podcasters as we present on a variety of topics.
My Presentation? The Georgian Influence on the Holy Land
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E16 - Meet the Chosroids
Gamarjoba! Today's episode will contain murder, invasion, and the rise of a child king. We take a look at characters such as Anak the Parthian, King Bahram II (Pictured on the episode art), and how Mirian III became King of Kartli. This will begin our three part series on Mirian!
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Season 2 - Christianization to Conquest
In this season, we will cover the rise and fall of the Chosroid dynasty, the Christianization of Georgia, and the end of the Kingdom of Kartli. This will leave us in a time period of about 284 AD to 580 AD. We will see figures such as Mirian III, Saint Nino, and of course, the long awaited Vakhtang Gorgasali.
Myth 5 - Warkhag and his Sons
In today's episode, we tackle the Nart Sagas and read Warkhag and his Sons in its entirety. This covers the story of the old Nart Warkhag, and his two sons, Akshar (Brave), and Akshartag (The Bravest). Through many trials and tribulations, they'll be shooting first, asking questions later, and overall having fun in this story. Join us through to the end with a discussion about the story with Brendan, and a look into the Ossetian Culture.
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E15 - Goodbye Colchis, Hello Lazica
Gamarjoba! Today we leave the lands of Kartli and go to Egrisi, or as the Romans like to call it, Lazica. Yes my friend, Colchis is gone at this point, although you'll find I still struggle between the name changes. I'm also a bit sick this episode, so pardon any voice gruffness or weird noises.
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E14 - Last of the Parnavazids
E13 - The Valiant
Gamarjoba! Today we will be discussing the reign of Parsman (II) the Valiant (reigned 117-132). In this episode, we'll go over how he became known as the Valiant, how he managed to make Hadrian very passive aggressive, and basically how Parsman might have been a zombie for a few years.
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E12 - Mihrdat and Amazasp
Gamarjoba! Today we will be discussing the reigns of Mihrdat I (58 - 106 AD) and Amazasp I (106 - 116 AD). Mihrdat will face off against Armenian forces in an effort to expand his borders deeper into the borderlands of Armenia, and Amazasp will travel with Emperor Trajan himself! Looking at the Georgian Chronicles, we meet the (sadly fictional) Sumbat Bivritian who faces off against our (also fictional, and taking the place of Mihrdat in the Chronicles) Ruling Duo of Azork and Armazel.
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A Holiday Special - A Georgian Christmas
Gamarjoba! In this special episode, we are joined by our first guests, and my Georgian teachers, Beqa and Gvantsa from HodaGeorgia, where we discuss Christmas traditions in Georgia and just fun Christmas facts!
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Music is Alilo by Trio Mandili