After the fall of Port Arthur, the final Qing stronghold remained at the heavily fortified port of Weihaiwei. The remaining Beiyang fleet commanded by Admiral Ding Ruchang must repel the stronger Japanese Naval fleet or face total destruction.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

With the vital fortification of Jiuliancheng captured, the Imperial Japanese Army had free reign to invade mainland Manchuria. The remnants of the once powerful Beiyang Fleet and Army of the Qing Dynasty was on the retreat. To ensure the Chinese fleet could never replenish their losses, the Japanese military leaders planned an attack on the vital Chinese Port Arthur. What happened after the battle was a grim prelude to the power and brutality the modernized Japanese military could inflict. Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After a crushing victory at Pyongyang, the Japanese army pushes into the Qing homeland of Manchuria. The greatest obstacle to the Japanese advancement is the Yalu river and the Chinese fortress of Jiuliancheng. Having already showed superior tactics and planning, can the Japanese forces led by General Yamagata Aritomo overcome the Chinese defenses or will the Qing forces finally repel their enemy.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After a crucial and decisive victory at Seonghwan, the Imperial Japanese Army marched towards the last Chinese defensive position in Korea: the historic city of Pyongyang. With knowledge of the inevitable Japanese offensive, the Chinese army had ample time to prepare. A larger army and better defensive position favored a Chinese victory but would the experienced leadership of the Japanese military find a way through the Chinese defenses?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Japanese and Chinese forces clash in the first battle of the First Sino-Japanese war in the Korean peninsula. Significant advances in military technology has made both of these Asian powers formidable nations. As tensions rise between Japan and China over the fate of Korea, fighting breaks out but who will emerge victorious?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The exciting conclusion of our coverage on the siege of Constantinople. Sultan Mehmed II orders a risky maneuver to try to gain the upper hand over the staunch defenders of the fortified city of Constantinople. Listen to find out how Mehmed II accomplished what no other could and earn the title Mehmed the Conqueror.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After recently gaining control of the powerful Ottoman Empire, Sultan Mehmed II has set his sights on conquering the crowned jewel of Christian defenses: Constantinople. Will the innovative Ottoman cannons and use of gunpowder be enough to tear through the century old defenses of the Byzantine city that have withstood dozens of sieges? In this first part, Hosts Sam and Clay cover the background surrounding Constantinople and the Ottoman siege as well as the first major naval battle between the two forces over the crucial Golden Horn.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The once powerful Christian nation of Hungary has lost much of it's wealth and security through years of mismanagement and social division spurred by a greedy noble class. Sensing this weakness, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire launches a campaign against Hungary. Will Hungary be able to fend of the invading Ottoman forces once again or will the Shield of Christianity finally break?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

When an army of Hungarian peasants was assembled for a new crusade against the Ottoman Empire, the lack of supplies and current state of the Hungarian feudal system upset many of the crusaders. After the crusade was called off, the empowered, angry peasants led by György Dózsa, took up arms against the ruling Hungarian nobles in one of the most successful rebellions of the medieval era. This rebellion would cause major changes in Hungary in the decades to come.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Over 20 years have passed since the major Hungarian victory over the Ottoman Empire at the siege of Belgrade. In that time, John Hunyadi's son Matthias Corvinus has been crowned King of Hungary. When King Matthias hears word of a raiding Ottoman army on the border of Transylvania, he tasks his newly created Black Legion and a Transylvanian leader to intercept and deal with the Ottoman army. Will the Hungarians be able to repeat their significant victory at Belgrade, or suffer a great defeat?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Over a decade has passed since the Ottoman Empire's victory over Hungary and the Christian forces at the Battle of Varna. The heavily fortified city of Constantinople has just fell to the hands of Sultan Mehmed II and the next target of his conquest is Hungary. All that stands between the Ottoman empire and conquest of the Christian world is the fortress city of Belgrade. Can the Hungarian Captain-General John Hunyadi muster enough men and supplies to stave off the Ottoman threat?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The newly designated King of Hungary, Vladislav III Jagello received the Pope's blessing for his crusade against the powerful Ottoman empire from Turkey. The army of the Christian crusaders first meet the far larger Ottoman army led by Sultan Murad II at the Black Sea city of Varna. Find out why King Vladislav earned the name "Vladislav of Varna" and the beginnings of the medieval Ottoman-Hungarian Wars.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The conquest of Persia has ended and Darius has been defeated. But, Alexander the Great's lust for war leads him and the Macedonians to the unknown lands of the Punjab and India, where they face a formidable foe in King Porus at the River Hydaspes. Will Alexander the Great's campaign and life end in another heroic victory and conquest or has his desire for battle finally led to his downfall?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After the conquest of Phoenicia and Egypt, Alexander the Great and his Macedonian forces set their sights on Babylon. But, King Darius had amassed a new army and intended to lure Alexander to a battle on the fields near Gaugamela. King Darius believed he had learned from his past defeat, but could he and the Persian forces defeat Alexander the Great and the Macedonian army?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After the defeat of the Persian forces at Issus, Alexander and the Macedonians were able to conquer many cities with little opposition. However, the heavily fortified cities of Tyre and Gaza were not so easy. Alexander and his allies had to invent creative and genius tactics and strategies to capture two of the most protected cities of the time.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The second major battle between Alexander and the Macedonian forces and the Persian forces of the Achaemenid empire. King Alexander and King Darius III will face off on the battlefield in an epic battle of titans.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The first major battle of Alexander the Great's campaign against the Persian forces takes place along the Granicus River. The young upstart Macedonian leader orders a rash and bold assault across a river head on into the Persian army.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com