The Bulgarian History Podcast
Podcast by Eric Halsey
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March 18, 2026 • 36 mins
As the Second World War begins, Germany and the Soviet Union begin carving up eastern Europe between them. But for now, Bulgaria and its Balkan neighbors remain neutral. But what will it take to maintain that neutrality as darkness descends upon the continent?
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March 7, 2026 • 27 mins
As fascist powers continue to take land from their neighbors and take over new countries, an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union shocks the word and gives Bulgaria an opportunity.
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February 27, 2026 • 34 mins
With war in Europe looming, leaders around the Balkans work to tighten their grip on power.
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February 10, 2026 • 33 mins
As Bulgaria begins seriously rearming and reequipping its military, the European map begins to change at a rapid pace as Germany annexes several key territories.
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January 25, 2026 • 32 mins
Tsar Boris seeks to strengthen his position with both the first parliamentary elections in 7 years and the long-awaited birth of an heir.
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January 11, 2026 • 32 mins
As fascist revisionist powers make bold moves on the European stage and upset the post-war status quo, Tsar Boris' non-party government faces its first real test.
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December 29, 2025 • 37 mins
To commemorate Bulgaria's transition to the Euro on January 1st 2026, this special episode looks back on the 145 year history of the Bulgarian Lev as a currency.
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December 27, 2025 • 29 mins
The new government spearheaded by Tsar Boris himself struggles to overcome internal divisions, political opposition, and an assassination plot as world events make the situation for the country more dangerous by the day.
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November 12, 2025 • 32 mins
In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the old guard faction of the Bulgarian communists is triumphant as well, liquidating the left-sectarian faction and taking full control of the organization. But at home, Tsar Boris outplays the opposition to take further control of the government.
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November 8, 2025 • 26 mins
As the Zveno and Military League government focuses on implementing its reforms, it suddenly finds that it has been outplayed by an unlikely opponent.
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October 26, 2025 • 36 mins
After the May 19th coup, the new government quick sets about abolishing the constitution and ruling by decree.
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October 18, 2025 • 34 mins
As the Mushanov government falls prey to infighting and corruption, forces within the military, political establishment, and even the palace make plans to end the malaise and remake the state.
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September 28, 2025 • 30 mins
Yugoslavia gets a new constitution, the VMRO takes its violence to a new level, and Bulgaria gets brought ever closer to an increasingly authoritarian Germany.
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September 20, 2025 • 33 mins
After 5 years, the Lyapchev government finally falls. But while it's replaced by another coalition committed to democracy, fascist movements proliferate as the challenges of the Great Depression continue to batter Bulgaria.
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August 26, 2025 • 26 mins
As the Great Depression spreads across the globe, Bulgaria is particularly vulnerable for a multitude of reasons. Meanwhile, the country's bachelor king finally finds love.
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August 25, 2025 • 29 mins
The stage is set for a final showdown between Stamboliiski and his long list of enemies. In the aftermath of that coup, Bulgaria experiences unprecedented violence as all manner of factions and movements fight for power and survival. Ultimately though, the country turns to moderate politics, only for that movement to flounder.
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July 28, 2025 • 33 mins
With the onset of the 1920s, Bulgaria's firebrand Agrarian leader Alexander Stamboliiski rises to become the preeminent political power in the country. But with each new triumph the opposition steadily grows to his regime.
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July 21, 2025 • 35 mins
In Bulgaria and throughout the Balkans it seems that political experiments are coming to an end. Democracy is ending in Yugoslavia, Agrarianism is being steadily killed off, and moderates are under pressure from all sides. As the 1920s and season 10 come to a close, the Lyapchev government faces its toughest challenges yet.
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June 29, 2025 • 35 mins
While the moderate Prime Minister Lyapchev may have won the most recent election, his government struggles to combat radical factions determined to change Bulgaria's course at any cost.
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June 24, 2025 • 32 mins
In power since the coup of 1923, Tsankov is finally brought down. But as a moderate government takes power in Bulgaria for the first time in many years, can it triumph over the forces that have brought so much violence and extremism to the country?
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