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The Real Age of Empires

THE ULTIMATE AGE OF EMPIRES HISTORY PODCAST. Uncover the real civilizations and mythologies behind the Age franchise. From epic wars to daily life and everything in between. We dig out the fun, surprising details and bring them to life. No game knowledge required. This is a passion-driven indie project, perfect for background listening on your commute, at work, or while gaming. Each series ends with our unique “Would You Want to Live Here?” tier list, ranking every civilization against each

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All Episodes

00:39:26

The Lost Tribes – Ritual Cannibalism in Brazil

The Real Age of Empires ·

2026/01/31

Tupi (1000–1600 CE) episode 1. We find out who these indigenous people of Brazil were and what were their ways of war. We discuss origins, expansion, warfare, cannibalism, Blackwood Archers, Ibirapema Warriors, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Proto-Tupi (Origins) 09:49 Tupinambá 13:57 Tupi Warriors 15:00 Blackwood Archer 19:46 Ibirapema Warriors 20:30 Best Transport Option 21:50 Cannibalism 26:00 Women & Genetics 28:10 The

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00:23:31

What Life Was Like in the Dragon Order?

The Real Age of Empires ·

2026/01/24

Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 3. We talk about life as a member of the Societas Draconistarum, then place the civilisation on the 'Daily Life Tier List'. We discuss nobles, justice, military obligation, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Responsibilities 07:47 Average Day 16:20 Tier List Placement

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00:21:24

Vlad the Impaler: The REAL Dracula Story

The Real Age of Empires ·

2026/01/17

Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 2. We reveal the most legendary member of the chivalric order, Vlad Dracul and the legacy of his son, Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We discuss Hungary, the Ottomans, Wallachia, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Vlad II, Dracul 03:30 Vlad III, Dracula 09:18 WARNING: Graphic Impaling Stories

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00:19:41

The Brief, Powerful Life of the Societas Draconistarum

The Real Age of Empires ·

2026/01/10

Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 1. We share what this chivalric order really was, who founded it, why, and how it ended. We discuss game vs history, Sigismund, the Ottomans, Hungary, dragons, Christianity, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 The Problem 03:47 Sigismund's Solution 05:13 What Actually Is It? 07:29 Naming & Symbology 11:31 Game Vs History: Why "Gilded"? 12:59 What Went Wrong? 16:20 How Did It

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00:32:13

Life Inside the Mongol Golden Horde: Shocking Truths

The Real Age of Empires ·

2026/01/03

Golden Horde 1243–1502 CE. We compare city life to nomadic life and place the civilisation on our Daily Life Tier List. We discuss Sarai, the Eurasian Steppe, food, attraction, gender roles, justice, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 City Life 06:34 Nomadic Life 21:49 Tier List Placement

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00:48:26

Did AoE4 Get the Horde RIGHT? Game vs History

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/12/26

Golden Horde 1243–1502 CE. We score the AoE4 developers on their historical accuracy, assessing the civilisation's unique units, tech, buildings and bonuses. We discuss Keshik, Golden Tent, Ovoo, and more.00:00 Unique Units 17:14 Unique Technologies 29:17 Unique Buildings 38:53 Unique Bonuses 42:14 Final Thoughts & Scoring

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00:19:16

Russia’s Deadly Origins & the End of the Golden Horde

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/12/20

Golden Horde 1259–1380 CE. We reveal how, from the ashes of the Golden Horde, Russia rose as we know it today. We discuss the Rus principalities, Moscow, the khan’s succession crisis, Tamerlane, the Timurid Empire, the Crimean Khanate, and more. 00:00 The Rise of Moscow 07:26 Succession Problems 11:19 Timur the Lame 15:18 The Horde’s End & Russia’s Birth

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00:45:45

Mongols INVADE Europe & Their Conversion to Islam

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/12/14

Golden Horde 1259–1380 CE. We tell the story of Genghis Khan's sons and the Mongol invasion of Europe, as well as how they became muslim. We discuss the westward campaign, the withdrawal, civil war, and more. 00:00 Origins of the Golden Horde 10:06 The Invasion of Europe 26:09 Why Did They Leave? 31:39 Conversion to Islam 36:06 Mongol Civil War 40:10 Golden Horde's Peak

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00:33:28

17. Macedonian Dynasty: Life in Byzantium

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/11/21

Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Constantinople city life, food, chariot racing, more. 00:00 Food and Diet 06:55 Queen of Cities 22:13 Tier List

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00:59:14

16. Macedonian Dynasty: The Varangian Guard

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/11/14

Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Basil The Bulgar Slayer, Varangian Guard, Byzantium, more. 00:00 Basil II - The Bulgar Slayer 19:48 Game vs History (bonuses, units, tech) 48:31 Dynasty's End 52:56 Capital Naming Conventions 56:25 Anglo-Saxon Varangians?

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00:48:57

15. Macedonian Dynasty: A Roman Soap Opera

The Real Age of Empires ·

2025/10/31

Byzantine history 867–1056 CE. Constantinople, hippodrome, Greek fire, Basil, Leo, more. 00:00 That's So Byzantine... 02:15 Founding the Dynasty (Basil I) 18:06 Rebirth of the Empire 24:15 Hippodrome of Constantinople 31:10 Notable Emperors 41:38 Greek Fire 45:08 Oracles of Leo the Wise

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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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