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The Real Age of Empires

Unfiltered, unpolished, & undeniably engaging, The Real Age of Empires with Seb & Rob breaks down the real stories behind the civilisations across the Age franchise with a mix of sharp analysis & candid humor. Whether it"s decoding wars or dissecting the daily life of a person alive at the time, we cut through the noise to deliver relatable conversations you actually want to listen to. Because the world’s history is complicated, but talking about it doesn"t have to be.

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00:51:44

14. Thracians: Warriors, Wine & Wives

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/10/16

Thracians 480 BCE–46 CE. Warriors, wine, wives, gold, gods, burials, hunting, more. 00:00 Apology... 01:36 Society and Politics 06:23 Economy and Daily Life 11:56 Religion and Myth 19:47 Arts, Music and Entertainment 25:01 Burials 31:54 Seuthopolis City 37:31 Barbarians?40:10 Pelte Shield 41:10 Odrysian Kingdom Name 42:00 Tier List

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00:42:18

13. Thracians: The Kingdom Macedonia Crushed

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/10/02

Thracians 480 BCE–46 CE. Ancient Bulgaria, Odrysian kingdom, Spartacus, Macedon, more. 00:00 Who Invented History? 02:35 Who Were the Thracians? 09:25 Founding the Odrysian Kingdom 14:37 Rhomphaia Warriors 19:53 Athens & Thrace vs. Sparta & Macedon 26:51 Macedon Dominates 34:00 "I Am Spartacus" 38:57 Tattoos — Good or Bad?

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00:40:45

12. Japanese Mythos: Minor Gods & Myth Units

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/09/25

Japanese Mythology – Susanoo. Takemikazuchi, Wanyudo, Onmoraki, Asura, Buddhism, more. 00:00 God of Thunder (Takemikazuchi)04:00 Catfish & Wealth Redistribution 07:26 The First Sumo Wrestler 09:21 Flaming Head (Wanyudo) 10:49 The Noble Minakatatomi 12:52 Creepy Birds (Onmoraki) 13:54 Canon Conflics & Okuninushi 22:25 Demigods (Asura) 23:27 Buddhism - The 6 Realms 28:42 Did You Know... 29:53 Good Yokai? 32:48 Tier List Placement

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00:39:11

11. Japanese Mythos: God of Chaos & Storms

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/09/21

Japanese Mythology – Susanoo. Shinto, Izanagi, Yomi, Yokai, Yamata No Orochi, more. 00:00 Shinto 03:28 Creation Story (Izanagi & Izanami) 07:16 The Underworld (Yomi) 09:43 Three Noble Children 11:54 Susanoo 14:13 Susanoo vs Amaterasu 18:07 Yokai Myth Unit - Kitsune 23:01 Yokai Myth Unit - Honengyo 25:46 Yokai Myth Unit - Umibozu 28:53 Yamata No Orochi 35:00 Familiar Themes 35:51 Craziest Yokai - Butt-Eye!? 37:00 Kamitategami-Iwa

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00:59:46

10. Aztecs: The Insane World They Lived In

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/09/04

Aztecs 1300–1521 CE. Life, food, religion, sports, drugs, attraction, money, more.00:00 Aztec Riddle 03:25 Floating Gardens 09:37 Sports 12:47 Attraction 17:35 Beards 20:45 Monogamy vs Polygamy 23:17 Food 28:25 Drugs 29:12 Beds 29:59 Work/Jobs 32:55 Currency/Payment 34:02 Books? 35:12 Religion - Sun God 36:42 Religion - 400 Rabbits 38:04 Religion - Filth Goddess 40:20 Religion - Our Flayed Lord 43:24 WARNING: Human Sacrifice 46:56 What Happened to Lake Texcoco? 48:25 The Law 50:15 Would You Want to

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00:49:26

9. Aztecs: The Warriors of the Mexica

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/08/21

Aztecs 1300–1521 CE. Weapons, military orders, Siege of Tenochtitlan, smallpox, more.00:00 Introduction 01:05 Cotton Armour 02:58 Obsidian Weapons 05:47 Promotion - No Shoes Allowed 09:15 Jaguar & Eagle Warriors 13:30 Ranged Weapons 16:00 Coyote Runner 18:05 Military Ranks - Skull Knights & Warrior Priests 22:07 Tlaloc Canoe 23:33 End of the Aztecs - Smallpox & Siege of Tenochtitlan 38:53 Colonial Rule 42:08 What Happened to Cortés? 43:04 Merchants - Wealthy Warriors 45:47 Triple

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00:58:53

8. Aztecs: How 500 Men Broke the Empire

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/08/14

Aztecs 1300–1521 CE. Emperors, Spanish arrival, Tlaxcala alliance, Tenochtitlan, more. 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Moctezuma I - Aztec Wonder 03:47 Axayacatl - Purépecha Empire 06:49 Tizoc - Weak 07:05 Ahuitzotl - Aqueduct Madness 09:56 Moctezuma II - Great Leader? 15:01 Cortés Origin + Arrival 19:07 First Miracle 21:06 Second Miracle 24:08 Veracruz + Totonac Alliance 27:00 Moctezuma II Reacts 30:33 Tlaxcala Alliance 32:45 Europeans Were Gods? 33:51 Cholula Destruction 35:20 Moctezuma II's Gambit 37:44

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00:37:50

7. Aztecs: Birth of a Superpower

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/08/07

Aztecs 1300–1521 CE. Teotihuacan, Toltecs, Mexica, Triple Alliance, Flower Wars, more. 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Pre-Aztec Origins 09:03 The Mexica and Tenochtitlan 13:38 The Triple Alliance 20:01 Mesoamerican Warfare 24:12 Flower Wars (mainstream version) 29:25 Flower Wars (alternative version) 32:39 Dental Bling 35:22 Xolotl Warrior - Secret AoE2 Unit

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00:40:34

6. Swedes: Life, Home, Food & Attraction

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/07/22

Swedish Empire 1611–1721 CE. Torps, new world crops, sex appeal, Sámi, tier list, more. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 The Best Joke 02:08 Homes and Torps 07:56 Conscription 10:00 What Did They Eat? 10:56 New World Crops 13:13 Frederick The Great 14:51 Food Continued 16:27 Medicine 18:56 Sex Appeal 26:52 Vasa Warship 29:59 Swedish Massage 30:44 Sámi People 34:04 Tier List Placement

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00:47:09

5. Swedes: Cannons, Cavalry & Command

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/07/15

Swedish Empire 1611–1721 CE. Caroleans, Hakkapelit, Black Riders, formations, more. 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Cannons 06:50 Population Size 07:30 Mercenary Jaegers 09:55 Mercenary Black Riders 16:58 "Cut Them Down!" 23:05 Caroleans - 10,000 vs 40,000 29:58 Royal Guard, Dalkarl 31:30 Formations 36:25 The Ultimate Rival 43:35 Glasses Save Lives 45:11 Next Series Poll

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00:54:42

4. Swedes: Europe's Forgotten Superpower

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/07/04

Swedish Empire 1611–1721 CE. Gustavus II, 30 Years' War, colonies, Northern War, more. 00:00 Introduction 01:57 From Thor to Jesus 04:40 The Lion of the North 10:16 Stockholm 13:38 30 Years' War 26:09 Witches 27:54 Swedish Colonies (Africa) 30:34 Swedish Colonies (America) 34:18 The Deluge 36:59 Great Northern War 40:54 Gävle Goat 50:00 Short Kings?

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00:51:26

3. House of Lancaster: Unique Technologies

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/06/19

English history 1267–1471 CE. Hand-cannons, Warwolf, contraception, tier list, more. 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Billhooks 06:36 Throwing Axes 07:46 Grenades 09:33 Burgandian Imports / Hussite Hand-cannons 16:25 Collar of Esses 20:47 Warwolf Trebuchet 25:18 Ships of the Crown 27:18 Padded Jack 30:35 Synchronised Shot 32:31 Medieval Contraception 37:17 Alternate History 39:15 Life in the Era / Tier List Placement

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00:47:02

2. House of Lancaster: The Landmarks of Power

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/06/04

English history 1267–1471 CE. Lancaster Castle, King's College, manors, ships, more. 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Ships: Galley vs Cog 04:46 Lancaster Castle 09:10 Westminster Abbey (Abbey of Kings) 14:45 Clifford's Tower (Berkshire) 18:05 Philosophy of Identity 22:58 Hampton Court Palace (Wynguard) 24:15 King's College 28:38 Tower of London (White Tower) 30:19 Canterbury Cathedral (Wonder) 32:39 Harlech Castle (Keep) 36:20 Clifford's Tower Continued 37:04 Manors 38:55 Open Field System 41:26 Condensed

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01:13:41

1. House of Lancaster: Bonuses & Units IRL

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/05/19

English history 1267–1471 CE. 100 Years' War, Wars of the Roses, Lords, Yeoman, more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:32 100 Years' War 00:11:08 Wars of the Roses 00:14:37 A House Unified 00:16:22 Defensive Byrig 00:19:45 Wool Industries 00:28:23 Shipwrights 00:30:09 Feudalism 00:32:14 Yeoman 00:40:09 Demilancer 00:43:24 Hobelar 00:47:00 Lord of Lancaster 00:52:03 Earl's Guard 01:00:57 Pooping on Ships 01:07:39 Cock Fighting

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