Peter the Great's Eccentricities
Did Peter the Great’s oddities reshape a nation?
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66 mins
Explore how Peter the Great’s eccentric passions shaped his rule and reshaped Russian society through bold, unsettling experiments. Discover the unusual habits, wild theatrics and intense curiosities that fueled his reforms and challenged centuries-old traditions.
Ep 1:
The Paradox of Peter the Great
Meet the eccentric titan who modernized Russia—forcibly shaving beards, mocking royal tradition, and running the strangest, simplest court Europe ever saw.
Ep 2:
Beards, Dwarfs, and Ruthless Whims
Peter's court hides shocking cruelty and comedy: knife-wielding assassins, beloved yet abused dentchiks, and a bizarre obsession with collecting dwarfs for spectacle.
Discussions (14)
Gavin
Level 4 · 8 mo agoDrunk church? Sign me up
Davis
Level 4 · 8 mo agoPeter built a capital on a swamp while running a fake drunken church. Meanwhile our city council takes ten years just to study a single bike lane.
Tony
Level 9 · 7 mo agoHe kept his ex in a jar.
