Patreon Series: Rise of Poland

Episode 174: King of the North

Today, we begin a brand-new arc: the rise of Poland. And like all good origin stories, it starts with a decision that changed everything. Mieszko I, the first ruler of Poland we can name with confidence, takes a leap into the unknown—converting to Christianity and aligning his people with the rising power of Latin Christendom. It wasn’t just a baptism; it was a geopolitical masterstroke that reshaped the fate of Central Europe.

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