Half-Arsed History

Episode 4: Olga of Kyiv, the Merciless Queen

Jul 22, 2018
Learn about Olga of Kyiv's brutal revenge for her husband's murder, including burning down a city and burying her enemies alive. Discover her military campaigns, fortresses, refusal of marriage proposals, and her clever revenge on the Drevlians. Explore Olga's legacy as a transformative queen in Eastern Europe and her enduring influence on architecture and the spread of Christianity.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Olga of Kyiv: Ruling, Revenge, and Strategic Maneuvers
03:57 • 5min
3
Olga's Cunning Revenge
08:46 • 7min
4
Olga of Kyiv's Revenge on the Drevelians
15:32 • 5min
5
Olga of Kyiv: The Merciless Queen's Legacy
20:43 • 3min