<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/quest-for-power/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Quest for Power]]></title><podcast:guid>dadb42fb-b58d-55e7-a6fc-806fe912bc73</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Quest for Power]]></copyright><managingEditor>Quest for Power</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Quest for Power is a character-driven storytelling podcast that weaves together entire mythologies, legendary cycles, and real history into one sprawling epic saga, then judges the characters who lived it. 

The legendary earn immortality in the Hall of Legends. The forgettable get cast aside as mere NPCs of history. The wretched are burned at the stake, their existence reduced to ashes in the wind.

From the gods and heroes of Irish mythology to the knights of Arthurian legend to the kings and warlords of post-Roman Europe, every story is connected, every character matters, and no one escapes judgment.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2026882-8ec8-47ce-8a3f-9f9516e4f356/DAHHcadDJXnRX529MplrYFVa.jpg</url><title>Quest for Power</title><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2026882-8ec8-47ce-8a3f-9f9516e4f356/DAHHcadDJXnRX529MplrYFVa.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Quest for Power</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Quest for Power</itunes:author><description>Quest for Power is a character-driven storytelling podcast that weaves together entire mythologies, legendary cycles, and real history into one sprawling epic saga, then judges the characters who lived it. 

The legendary earn immortality in the Hall of Legends. The forgettable get cast aside as mere NPCs of history. The wretched are burned at the stake, their existence reduced to ashes in the wind.

From the gods and heroes of Irish mythology to the knights of Arthurian legend to the kings and warlords of post-Roman Europe, every story is connected, every character matters, and no one escapes judgment.</description><link>https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Myths, Legends, and History. Everyone Gets Judged.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="History"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Comedy"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:funding url="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support">Support the show!</podcast:funding><item><title>S6 E5 The First Battle of Moytura: Eochaid mac Eirc</title><itunes:title>The First Battle of Moytura: Eochaid mac Eirc</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The gods are celebrating their king when the lights suddenly die and a seer's voice fills the darkness: take Ireland or fade to nothing beneath forgotten stars. So the Tuatha Dé grab their four most powerful artifacts and sail west wrapped in supernatural mist, carrying a stone that screams under rightful kings, a spear that never misses its target, a sword made of pure light, and a cauldron that brings the dead back to life.</p><p>Here's the problem: Ireland already belongs to someone else. The Fir Bolg spent two centuries as slaves in Greece, carrying mountains of soil by hand in leather bags, building fertile land just to get kicked off it again and again by their masters. When they finally snapped, they slaughtered entire Greek towns, stole their ships, and sailed home to claim Ireland for themselves. When Eochaid, son of Eirc becomes their high king, the Fir Bolg are lifted into a new golden age where crops grow perfectly from morning dew alone and his justice is so perfect that lies have no place in his kingdom. Then one night he has a dream that changes everything - black birds rising from the ocean to destroy his people.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://thequestforpower.com</u></a></p><p>----</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The gods are celebrating their king when the lights suddenly die and a seer's voice fills the darkness: take Ireland or fade to nothing beneath forgotten stars. So the Tuatha Dé grab their four most powerful artifacts and sail west wrapped in supernatural mist, carrying a stone that screams under rightful kings, a spear that never misses its target, a sword made of pure light, and a cauldron that brings the dead back to life.</p><p>Here's the problem: Ireland already belongs to someone else. The Fir Bolg spent two centuries as slaves in Greece, carrying mountains of soil by hand in leather bags, building fertile land just to get kicked off it again and again by their masters. When they finally snapped, they slaughtered entire Greek towns, stole their ships, and sailed home to claim Ireland for themselves. When Eochaid, son of Eirc becomes their high king, the Fir Bolg are lifted into a new golden age where crops grow perfectly from morning dew alone and his justice is so perfect that lies have no place in his kingdom. Then one night he has a dream that changes everything - black birds rising from the ocean to destroy his people.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://thequestforpower.com</u></a></p><p>----</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/s6-e5-the-first-battle-of-moytura-eochaid-mac-eirc]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bec271f4-b92d-4274-b8fb-1187ae68355f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/269a30e2-ea85-4838-ace8-ffbf62baef9e/Ireland-Pod-Covers-3000-x-3000-px-3000-x-3000-px-2.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bec271f4-b92d-4274-b8fb-1187ae68355f.mp3" length="56416232" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>S6 E4 Gaels: Goídel Glas/Gaithelus</title><itunes:title>Gaels: Goídel Glas/Gaithelus</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Moses just parted the Red Sea. Egypt is falling apart. And somewhere in all this chaos, a violent young man named Gaithelus is about to accidentally become the founder of an entire nation.</p><p>This is the story of how the Gaelic people began. Not in the rolling hills of Ireland. Not in the Scottish Highlands. Not even in Britain.</p><p>But in ancient Egypt, during one of the most famous events in human history.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://thequestforpower.com</u></a></p><p>----</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moses just parted the Red Sea. Egypt is falling apart. And somewhere in all this chaos, a violent young man named Gaithelus is about to accidentally become the founder of an entire nation.</p><p>This is the story of how the Gaelic people began. Not in the rolling hills of Ireland. Not in the Scottish Highlands. Not even in Britain.</p><p>But in ancient Egypt, during one of the most famous events in human history.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://thequestforpower.com</u></a></p><p>----</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory #TuathaDeDanann</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/s6-e4-gaels-goidel-glas-gaithelus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7140326c-8bd9-439d-8322-ad8153924a73</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b8737aec-ee2d-40a8-ab8a-ea49b89d5b50/Ireland-Pod-Covers-3000-x-3000-px-3000-x-3000-px-1.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7140326c-8bd9-439d-8322-ad8153924a73.mp3" length="33038671" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>S6 E3 Mythological Cycle: Nemed</title><itunes:title>Mythological Cycle: Nemed</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This begins the story of Ireland's third mythical invasion, where tragedy strikes before Nemed even sets foot on land. His wife Macha dies within days of their arrival, leaving him to lead a broken people on a cursed island. The ancient Fomorians attack immediately, burning settlements and stealing livestock. Nemed proves himself a fierce warrior, killing their kings in three successive battles. But each victory costs him a son.</p><p>When Nemed dies suddenly of illness, his people discover that winning battles means nothing without strong leadership. The Fomorians return with a vengeance, conquering the settlements and imposing the most brutal tax imaginable: two-thirds of all grain, cattle, and children, collected every Halloween. For years the Nemedians watch their harvests disappear and their children march away to slavery. Nemed's surviving son decides he has had enough. He raises an army of 60,000 warriors for one final desperate assault.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thequestforpower.com</a></p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This begins the story of Ireland's third mythical invasion, where tragedy strikes before Nemed even sets foot on land. His wife Macha dies within days of their arrival, leaving him to lead a broken people on a cursed island. The ancient Fomorians attack immediately, burning settlements and stealing livestock. Nemed proves himself a fierce warrior, killing their kings in three successive battles. But each victory costs him a son.</p><p>When Nemed dies suddenly of illness, his people discover that winning battles means nothing without strong leadership. The Fomorians return with a vengeance, conquering the settlements and imposing the most brutal tax imaginable: two-thirds of all grain, cattle, and children, collected every Halloween. For years the Nemedians watch their harvests disappear and their children march away to slavery. Nemed's surviving son decides he has had enough. He raises an army of 60,000 warriors for one final desperate assault.</p><p>----</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thequestforpower.com</a></p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #MythologicalCycle #Mythology #IrishHistory </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/s6-e3-mythological-cycle-nemed]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">46619ad8-71f7-4509-9370-55142248996d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/02df6238-72c2-4740-a7c5-dd58a1e260bd/QKKkyMGdNkRXkg9g0cct9f6C.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/46619ad8-71f7-4509-9370-55142248996d.mp3" length="28129688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>S6 E2 Mythological Cycle: Partholon</title><itunes:title>Mythological Cycle: Partholon</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we adventure into the brutal and bloody tale of Parthalon, the infamous figure behind Ireland’s “second invasion.” You’ll hear about ancient curses, exiled kings, supernatural daggers, mysterious one-eyed monsters, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making. The story picks up as Parthalon flees his homeland after murdering his own parents for a shot at kingship, only to land in a strangely empty Ireland—except for the not-so-friendly Fomorians lurking offshore.</p><p>You’ll follow the twists and turns as Parthalon’s people carve out a new life, clash with monstrous foes, and—against all odds—build a thriving settlement. But nothing is ever simple in myth: betrayal brews at home, and in a shocking act, Parthalon commits a crime that will haunt both his reign and the land itself. It’s a wild mix of battles, dark magic, forbidden love, tragic loss, and the sort of bizarre mythic logic that only Irish sagas can deliver.</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we adventure into the brutal and bloody tale of Parthalon, the infamous figure behind Ireland’s “second invasion.” You’ll hear about ancient curses, exiled kings, supernatural daggers, mysterious one-eyed monsters, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making. The story picks up as Parthalon flees his homeland after murdering his own parents for a shot at kingship, only to land in a strangely empty Ireland—except for the not-so-friendly Fomorians lurking offshore.</p><p>You’ll follow the twists and turns as Parthalon’s people carve out a new life, clash with monstrous foes, and—against all odds—build a thriving settlement. But nothing is ever simple in myth: betrayal brews at home, and in a shocking act, Parthalon commits a crime that will haunt both his reign and the land itself. It’s a wild mix of battles, dark magic, forbidden love, tragic loss, and the sort of bizarre mythic logic that only Irish sagas can deliver.</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/s6-e2-mythological-cycle-partholon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2e1a0849-d7dc-48d4-a258-0474321f19f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/24449e01-6145-4f08-a8eb-b0a563540e5f/M2VLp1p-iMOztCoF6hWEAs2a.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2e1a0849-d7dc-48d4-a258-0474321f19f8.mp3" length="22698799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>S6 E1 Mythological Cycle: Cessair</title><itunes:title>Mythological Cycle: Cessair</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We kick off the actual season 6 premier (we promise this time) by traveling back to a time before the great flood. </p><p>Literally. </p><p>Cessair, the granddaughter of Noah is effectively sentenced to death by her own grandfather when he refuses to grant her entry on to the famous arc because of her religion. </p><p>What follows is a bizarre and unforgettable saga: three men, fifty women, and a desperate attempt to build a new society at the edge of the known world. There’s dark humor, explosive fates (quite literally), and a close look at how ancient myths got rewritten through the lens of Christianity.</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We kick off the actual season 6 premier (we promise this time) by traveling back to a time before the great flood. </p><p>Literally. </p><p>Cessair, the granddaughter of Noah is effectively sentenced to death by her own grandfather when he refuses to grant her entry on to the famous arc because of her religion. </p><p>What follows is a bizarre and unforgettable saga: three men, fifty women, and a desperate attempt to build a new society at the edge of the known world. There’s dark humor, explosive fates (quite literally), and a close look at how ancient myths got rewritten through the lens of Christianity.</p><p>#QuestForPower #HistoryPodcast #IrishMythology #Legends #Mythologicalcycle</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/s6-e1-mythological-cycle-cessair]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">48352c0c-55e2-4956-8796-5c864ee23c0a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d40a339c-a771-4a87-80e5-9de9214e108c/pqiPamZ2TyXLqdje7TkXVJRs.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/48352c0c-55e2-4956-8796-5c864ee23c0a.mp3" length="26033359" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>6</podcast:season></item><item><title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Lugaid Luaigne, Fergus mac Lede, Conghal Cláiringnech</title><itunes:title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Lugaid Luaigne, Fergus mac Lede, Conghal Cláiringnech</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our epic journey through the Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach culminates in men standing waist deep in blood. We confront the very questions that have haunted this saga—was the bloodshed truly necessary, or merely the predictable outcome of a society ruled by blade and honor?</p><p>Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our epic journey through the Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach culminates in men standing waist deep in blood. We confront the very questions that have haunted this saga—was the bloodshed truly necessary, or merely the predictable outcome of a society ruled by blade and honor?</p><p>Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/irish-kingdoms-lugaid-luaigne-fergus-mac-lede-conghal-clairingnech]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">792b9620-c629-4c37-a111-4fd3b0b41c9b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e3511858-2276-452e-8573-bb0466848be8/Ireland-Pod-Covers-3000-x-3000-px-3000-x-3000-px-3.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/49a34c29-c383-48f5-8143-b0efc596eaec/S6E6-Lugaid-Luaigne-Fergus-mac-Lede-Congal-Cl-iringnech-convert.mp3" length="82331240" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:25:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Nabgodon</title><itunes:title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Nabgodon</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We begin the The Martial Career of Conghal Cláiringhneach with a river of bloodshed, created by the ridiculous demands of honor culture. 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Discover why hurling insults at your monarch might not be the worst strategic decision when swords are drawn and lives hang in the balance.</p><p>Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. This is now considered the Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/kingdom-of-uardha-nabgodon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a14f75f-afca-4bd4-b805-493ed69b1ddf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/25f0223b-48b3-4ec1-ac0e-8448dc9d9965/Ireland-Pod-Covers-3000-x-3000-px-3000-x-3000-px-3.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2430347e-07e4-495a-aa63-08586866e28c/S6E5-Nabgodon-converted.mp3" length="83199034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:26:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Óengus Tuirmech Temrach</title><itunes:title>Irish Kingdoms Pilot Season: Óengus Tuirmech Temrach</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We return with a king who is the worst kind of father. 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In ancient Ireland, where oaths were sacred and kinship divine, Ugaine Mor's murder unleashes a tale of passionate love, horrific brutality, savage vengeance, and the terrible price of breaking an unbreakable vow. Some debts can only be paid in fire &amp; blood.</p><p>Note: When this episode was recorded, it originally was meant to be for season 6. However, as a result of further research, we decided to start with the Mythological Cycle in Season 6. 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New music, new narrative structure, new host; same backstabbing bloody nonsense. </p><p>In this premiere episode of Season 5, we are traversing through the very beginning of the First Kingdom of the Burgundians. Hear how myth turns into legend and how legend becomes history. </p><p>We also get a guest appearance by our first ruler, King Alaric I of the Visigoths. </p><p>Protagonists: Gebicca, Gundomar, Giselher, Gunther</p><p>---- </p><p>Links</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thequestforpower.com/</a></p><p>Twitter(X): <a href="https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>----</p><p>#france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quest for Power is Back! New music, new narrative structure, new host; same backstabbing bloody nonsense. </p><p>In this premiere episode of Season 5, we are traversing through the very beginning of the First Kingdom of the Burgundians. Hear how myth turns into legend and how legend becomes history. </p><p>We also get a guest appearance by our first ruler, King Alaric I of the Visigoths. </p><p>Protagonists: Gebicca, Gundomar, Giselher, Gunther</p><p>---- </p><p>Links</p><p>Website: <a href="https://thequestforpower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thequestforpower.com/</a></p><p>Twitter(X): <a href="https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/Quest4PowerPod</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>----</p><p>#france #burgundy #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #houseofthedragon </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/first-kingdom-of-the-burgundians-gebicca-gundomar-giselher-gunther]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">29d43a8d-bdf7-4eb0-9a4f-9af01c037fdf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2026882-8ec8-47ce-8a3f-9f9516e4f356/DAHHcadDJXnRX529MplrYFVa.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/373c0606-fdce-431c-92c2-fd0d8ee83702/S5E1-Gebicca-Gundomar-Giselher-Gunther-converted.mp3" length="46460230" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>5</podcast:season><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a01416ca-1cf6-4201-a9ca-27aa671d6be7/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a01416ca-1cf6-4201-a9ca-27aa671d6be7/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a01416ca-1cf6-4201-a9ca-27aa671d6be7/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Merovingian Queen: St. Radegund</title><itunes:title>Merovingian Queen: St. Radegund</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Saint Radegund of House Merovingian, the Holy Queen, Princess of Thuringia, Ascetic, Escape Artist, Relic Hunter, Deaconess of Holy Cross</p><p>We might have missed a few things when discussing Radegund in King Chlothar I episode. Now we are here to correct it. Hear how a captured princess will go on to outwit, outplay, and outlast the mighty king himself.</p><p>----</p><p>Links</p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Review: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>----</p><p>#france #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #Queen</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saint Radegund of House Merovingian, the Holy Queen, Princess of Thuringia, Ascetic, Escape Artist, Relic Hunter, Deaconess of Holy Cross</p><p>We might have missed a few things when discussing Radegund in King Chlothar I episode. Now we are here to correct it. Hear how a captured princess will go on to outwit, outplay, and outlast the mighty king himself.</p><p>----</p><p>Links</p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Review: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>----</p><p>#france #gameofthrones #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #christianity #lore #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #Queen</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e38-merovingian-franks-st-radegund]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">da2dbe78-44c6-41b1-9775-68b355a61981</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ed5330b5-e437-45fc-a9cd-c8850f9eb5a3/dnFUSi2I8qbuooSyBwgc8Krk.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7e6f2e21-5bbb-4437-b0b9-d6b9b322c215/E38-Merovingian-Franks-St-Radegund-1-MP3.mp3" length="73711325" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/238ce6a5-589d-4b9d-8b98-fe249461fcaa/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/238ce6a5-589d-4b9d-8b98-fe249461fcaa/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/238ce6a5-589d-4b9d-8b98-fe249461fcaa/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians Finale: Chlothar I</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians Finale: Chlothar I</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chlothar of House Merovingian, the First of his Name, Kinslayer, King of Incest, King of Soissons, King of Orleans, King of the Eastern Franks, King of Paris, King of the Burgundians, King of all the Franks</p><p>Welcome to the epic finale of the battle royale for dominance over the Frankish Empire! Being the youngest son of Clovis, Chlothar had an uphill battle against his brothers. Witness how far he will go to achieve supreme power. Hear about a runaway queen, literal sister-wives, a horrific way to punish your rebellious child, and a marriage which was so repulsive that the church got involved.</p><p>----</p><p>Links</p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>----</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chlothar of House Merovingian, the First of his Name, Kinslayer, King of Incest, King of Soissons, King of Orleans, King of the Eastern Franks, King of Paris, King of the Burgundians, King of all the Franks</p><p>Welcome to the epic finale of the battle royale for dominance over the Frankish Empire! Being the youngest son of Clovis, Chlothar had an uphill battle against his brothers. Witness how far he will go to achieve supreme power. Hear about a runaway queen, literal sister-wives, a horrific way to punish your rebellious child, and a marriage which was so repulsive that the church got involved.</p><p>----</p><p>Links</p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>----</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e33-merovingian-franks-chlothar-i]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">69591fa0-f485-431f-8a5d-a843133a5983</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9b7f7a42-abb9-43b6-b549-a032b1618dff/Lu3u-FJxN3cGGRklsZg69s6v.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/762bb5f2-7032-4a63-9edf-b0580ec90825/E33-Merovingian-Franks-Chlothar-I-0-MP3.mp3" length="104221510" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:48:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Childebert I</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Childebert I</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Childebert, the First of his Name, Kinslayer, Relic Hunter, King of Paris, King of Orléans, Co-King of Burgundy</p><p>If you have been paying attention to the past few episodes, this is not a happy story. Hear how Childebert ruthlessly orchestrates the murder of two children for land and power. You decide whether or not he had a hand in the death of another close family member. </p><p>--- </p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--- </p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Childebert, the First of his Name, Kinslayer, Relic Hunter, King of Paris, King of Orléans, Co-King of Burgundy</p><p>If you have been paying attention to the past few episodes, this is not a happy story. Hear how Childebert ruthlessly orchestrates the murder of two children for land and power. You decide whether or not he had a hand in the death of another close family member. </p><p>--- </p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>One-time Donation <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--- </p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e32-merovingian-franks-childebert-i]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3844e264-1466-4887-8daf-47e9133a7af1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4eb87d87-45e2-421b-aed9-59b088ac1332/vyzQC-Ijd1er-d_zVvc-HZQL.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/77de7ccf-db7e-41c3-b7ee-c18d468323f5/E32-Merovingian-Franks-Childebert-I-0-MP3.mp3" length="52555485" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Chlodomer</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Chlodomer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chlodomer of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, King of Orleans</p><p>The powerful Clovis is dead! His kingdom has been portioned amongst his sons. Chlodomer receives the Kingdom of Orleans. After the death of his father, the responsibility of maintaining his family’s honor falls to Chlodomer. Is he up to the task?</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>One-time support <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chlodomer of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, King of Orleans</p><p>The powerful Clovis is dead! His kingdom has been portioned amongst his sons. Chlodomer receives the Kingdom of Orleans. After the death of his father, the responsibility of maintaining his family’s honor falls to Chlodomer. Is he up to the task?</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>One-time support <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e31-merovingian-franks-chlodomer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3bf452c0-fcd0-4bdf-b33a-57ce2cf6cc57</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/880f103a-3cfb-420a-8f5f-77e9a1ecc023/FqVFW1lP5-DF-5dB_BOmrGP_.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e2bcacff-117f-471d-aa73-1b07c7b87e9a/E31-Merovingian-Franks-Chlodomer-0-MP3.mp3" length="49076393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theudebald</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theudebald</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Theudebald of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Unwell, King of Austrasia</p><p>A sickly prince is thrusted into a position of power surrounded by vultures he calls family. 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Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--- </p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Theudebald of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Unwell, King of Austrasia</p><p>A sickly prince is thrusted into a position of power surrounded by vultures he calls family. Luckily for him, his father commanded quite a bit of respect to ensure a clean succession of a stable powerful kingdom. Can he recover from a chronic disease that plague him since he was born and rise up to the challenge of ruling a Merovingian kingdom, or will his bloodline come to an end?</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>Buy us a drink. Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--- </p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e30-merovingian-franks-theudebald]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0154c91f-5216-44f3-8f50-0246b1cc34b4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2de7163d-fcba-48c5-80b2-f2fc1866a254/UG60UQKLZ_1G9gq3FfFu3gFE.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8a4a0491-4159-4502-8297-7c9a5af2ee8f/E30-Merovingians-Theudebald-0-MP3.mp3" length="45701373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theudebert I</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theudebert I</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Theudebert the Great of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Pious, King of Austrasia</p><p>Theudebert did not understand the concept of consequences for one’s actions. Hear how he gets away with challenging Roman authority, flouting basic marriage customs, and double crossing two powerful factions.</p><p>Podcast Mentioned: So You Think You Can Rule Persia</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Buy us a drink. Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #byzantines #rome #justinian</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Theudebert the Great of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Pious, King of Austrasia</p><p>Theudebert did not understand the concept of consequences for one’s actions. Hear how he gets away with challenging Roman authority, flouting basic marriage customs, and double crossing two powerful factions.</p><p>Podcast Mentioned: So You Think You Can Rule Persia</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Buy us a drink. Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king #podcast #royalhistory #historical #rexypod #byzantines #rome #justinian</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e29-merovingian-franks-theudebert-i]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc293564-d7c4-4045-8611-0c6511dbce8d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4f1d5b9-c461-4dca-a3fa-49667be3481a/vFE-6YLVttPG5ZTm3rz_Mvx6.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9fca1d91-1c1b-417f-8c0b-7df1cbcc5424/E29-Merovingian-Franks-Theudebert-I-0-MP3.mp3" length="89102254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:32:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theuderic I</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Theuderic I</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Theuderic of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Vengeful, King of Soissons, King of Reims, King of Austrasia</p><p>King Clovis is dead and now the unified Frankish Kingdom has been broken up. Can Theuderic survive the family’s plots, wars, and murder? Hear about a legendary battle from Beowulf, awkward family conversations, kings conveniently falling to their death, and a rumor that got out of hand.</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>Buy us a drink. Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Theuderic of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Vengeful, King of Soissons, King of Reims, King of Austrasia</p><p>King Clovis is dead and now the unified Frankish Kingdom has been broken up. Can Theuderic survive the family’s plots, wars, and murder? Hear about a legendary battle from Beowulf, awkward family conversations, kings conveniently falling to their death, and a rumor that got out of hand.</p><p>---</p><p>Links</p><p>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/QuestforPower</a></p><p>Buy us a drink. Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #king</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e28-merovingian-franks-theuderic-i]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">99c7055f-89b0-44c8-9817-8e6569076815</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/095f8319-f026-4f2f-8d63-9a8cb786d8cb/ad0ax058PDJYWeCNn0gHASxZ.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b16ab686-1799-46e3-a79b-0ff35b47f695/E28-Merovingian-Franks-Theuderic-I-0-MP3.mp3" length="64068171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:06:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: St. Clotilde</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: St. Clotilde</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our first Saint and Queen Consort! 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Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #Saint #Saints</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our first Saint and Queen Consort! 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Cheers! <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingians #frankishkingdom #middleages #Christianity #loremasters #loremastersguild #lore #Saint #Saints</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e27-merovingian-franks-st-clotilde]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">db797b16-1b26-4cbc-b28a-c3f17f20f412</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/784e7f1b-2f47-42cb-999d-6b24b66e1308/PxKlfaFyEEb7c3MgyF83EdF5.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6894ef73-5eed-4162-95a8-7647167e4d3e/E27-Merovingian-Franks-St-Clotilde-0-MP3.mp3" length="57746538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>4</podcast:season></item><item><title>Rise of the Merovingians: Clovis I</title><itunes:title>Rise of the Merovingians: Clovis I</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Clovis of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, Defender of the Faith, the Undisputed Champion of Gaul, King of Salian Franks, King of the Ripuarian Franks, King of All the Franks, Consul of Rome, Co-Emperor of Rome.</p><p>Clovis has no limits when it comes to ambition, cunning and brutality. Through extreme violence and manipulation, he creates the framework of modern-day France and elevates the Roman Catholic Church to new heights. Hear about brutal assassinations, cold blooded betrayals, and why converting to Christianity creates more power than iron and blood.</p><p>--</p><p>Podcasts Mentioned:</p><p>Alexander Standard</p><p>Battle Royale: French Monarchs</p><p>Dan Carlins Hardcore History</p><p>--</p><p>Tips: <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/support</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingian #frankishkingdom #middleages</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clovis of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, Defender of the Faith, the Undisputed Champion of Gaul, King of Salian Franks, King of the Ripuarian Franks, King of All the Franks, Consul of Rome, Co-Emperor of Rome.</p><p>Clovis has no limits when it comes to ambition, cunning and brutality. Through extreme violence and manipulation, he creates the framework of modern-day France and elevates the Roman Catholic Church to new heights. 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Hear how a disgraced exiled monarch is demanded to return to his kingdom and manages to create the foundation for one of the most pivotal dynasties in Europe, the Merovingians.</p><p>--</p><p>Links</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>--</p><p>#franks #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #history #historylovers #historypodcast #france #merovingian #scandal #frankishkingdom #middleages</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Childeric of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, King of Salian Franks</p><p>Childeric learned the hard way that It’s not the best idea to start your reign off by seducing all the daughters of your nobles. 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Before the kingdom completely collapses, Teia has one last act of defiance that devastates the lives of hundreds. Come hear the story of the Gothic Avengers being assembled, a Hun that has a vendetta towards Rome, and a climatic showdown under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.</p><p>Podcasts Mentioned: The Alexander Standard &amp; So You Think You Can Rule Persia</p><p>---</p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history #historylovers #historypodcast</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teia the Punisher, King of the Ostrogoths</p><p>The great Totila went down in a hail of spears from a foolish charge, leaving Teia to pick up the pieces of a tattered Ostrogothic kingdom. Before the kingdom completely collapses, Teia has one last act of defiance that devastates the lives of hundreds. Come hear the story of the Gothic Avengers being assembled, a Hun that has a vendetta towards Rome, and a climatic showdown under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.</p><p>Podcasts Mentioned: The Alexander Standard &amp; So You Think You Can Rule Persia</p><p>---</p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>---</p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history #historylovers #historypodcast</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e24-ostrogoths-teia]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6219f6fa-4f80-4651-a311-6a5de98fb0fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ea90dd5-8870-4a7f-96ff-805568f75e61/Nzrpuij__pRT6yFG-FevdeP4.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4e3b7829-e960-418d-b69f-1698c70d3eeb/E24-Ostrogoths-Teia-1-MP3.mp3" length="40660367" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Totila</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Totila</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Totila the Fair, Master Strategist, the Last Great King of the Ostrogoths.</p><p>The Ostrogoths have been a complete disaster. They are locked in a brutal war against Rome with no end in sight. Recently King Ildibad was about to revive the kingdom before his reign was cut short by a vengeful bodyguard. To make matters worse, his successor, King Earic was executed on high treason for trying to sell the entire Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how King Totila transforms a struggling nation into one that is strong enough to challenge the dominant Eastern Roman Empire.</p><p>Links</p><p>Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p><p>Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history #historylovers #historypodcast</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Totila the Fair, Master Strategist, the Last Great King of the Ostrogoths.</p><p>The Ostrogoths have been a complete disaster. They are locked in a brutal war against Rome with no end in sight. Recently King Ildibad was about to revive the kingdom before his reign was cut short by a vengeful bodyguard. To make matters worse, his successor, King Earic was executed on high treason for trying to sell the entire Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how King Totila transforms a struggling nation into one that is strong enough to challenge the dominant Eastern Roman Empire.</p><p>Links</p><p>Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p><p>Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history #historylovers #historypodcast</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e23-ostrogoths-totila]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b0d0439-f6fa-4a00-b97e-31e65a1de739</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d3b29da-31af-4fa0-ad63-5eb6d24d09e0/rWU05BfBzHi3jcND2f-tkrQK.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ecc02459-bbbe-44cf-8b93-9a570cb5c957/E23-Ostrogoths-Totila-0-MP3.mp3" length="56005738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Ildibad &amp; Eraric</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Ildibad &amp; Eraric</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ildibad the Savior, King of the Ostrogoths.</p><p>Upon taking the throne in 540, Ildibad had to grapple with the challenge of restoring his kingdom despite only having two cities left which were encircled by Roman territories. Find out how he capitalized on the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian’s arrogance in order to save the Ostrogothic Kingdom from utter destruction. Stay until the end to hear about one of the craziest deeds a monarch has attempted!</p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ildibad the Savior, King of the Ostrogoths.</p><p>Upon taking the throne in 540, Ildibad had to grapple with the challenge of restoring his kingdom despite only having two cities left which were encircled by Roman territories. Find out how he capitalized on the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian’s arrogance in order to save the Ostrogothic Kingdom from utter destruction. Stay until the end to hear about one of the craziest deeds a monarch has attempted!</p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #history</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e22-ostrogoths-ildibad]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf8d4800-bf83-4435-8919-198b7a9ee7f0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e26c73f8-846f-4625-ac14-536dc42d3d27/AvUbzMkL8CcDVbnL4jQnOwTk.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/258a922e-4635-4a1c-adc6-ca45363a0919/E22-Ostrogoths-Illdibad-0-MP3.mp3" length="60566091" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Vitiges</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Vitiges</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Vitiges the Unlucky, King of the Ostrogoths</p><p>Vitiges must have felt like He was God’s personal punching bag. While he was inheriting the Ostrogothic kingdom, which was the brink of collapse, his new adversary, Belisarius is leaving a path of destruction in his wake to reconquer Italy. Just when Vitiges achieves a victory against Rome, a massive undetected force thunders down the Alps, and wipes out everything in its path. Listen to one of history’s forgotten series of unfortunate events!</p><p>Links</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #whyme</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vitiges the Unlucky, King of the Ostrogoths</p><p>Vitiges must have felt like He was God’s personal punching bag. While he was inheriting the Ostrogothic kingdom, which was the brink of collapse, his new adversary, Belisarius is leaving a path of destruction in his wake to reconquer Italy. Just when Vitiges achieves a victory against Rome, a massive undetected force thunders down the Alps, and wipes out everything in its path. Listen to one of history’s forgotten series of unfortunate events!</p><p>Links</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #whyme</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e21-ostrogoths-vitiges]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">72128c94-435b-4b7b-9076-c4744b7b3476</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3da16617-1615-4715-a5f3-cd3c03fd6689/vYfsdzkFfNXPGh-zImLbZ0rn.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2849a5e2-94ff-4ed6-a3f7-1e1398499cf6/E21-Vitiges-0-MP3.mp3" length="51968253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Theodahad</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Theodahad</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Theodahad the Forgotten, of House Amali, King of Italy and the Ostrogoths</p><p>Theodahad's rule wasn’t off to the best start. His co-ruler Amalasuntha was mysteriously strangled to death in her bath house under house arrest, which gave the vulture Emperor Justinian his needed excuse to invade the Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how Theodahad respond to an invasion by the most powerful military in 6th century Europe. </p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #king #history #historypodcast #belisarius</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Theodahad the Forgotten, of House Amali, King of Italy and the Ostrogoths</p><p>Theodahad's rule wasn’t off to the best start. His co-ruler Amalasuntha was mysteriously strangled to death in her bath house under house arrest, which gave the vulture Emperor Justinian his needed excuse to invade the Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how Theodahad respond to an invasion by the most powerful military in 6th century Europe. </p><p>Links:</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podchaser.com/QuestForPower</a></p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #king #history #historypodcast #belisarius</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e20-ostrogoths-theodahad]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">80fb53ab-c653-42b3-a48d-45e435ff2280</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7e275fc5-3bb5-4d50-8358-b2faf63a33a5/ZBbMLyV5zI43QRYtHpOLakcv.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4028d3cf-89be-49b9-9afa-5153cb6e5e76/E20-Ostrogoths-Theodahad-0-MP3.mp3" length="32438274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Amalasuntha</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Amalasuntha</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We are reviewing our first Queen! It’s pretty hard to follow up the reign of someone who is known as “The Great” to history. It’s much harder to do that as a woman in a male dominated warrior society during the dark ages. Witness how Amalasuntha navigates the dangerous game of thrones while raising a king in the shadow of her father Theodoric the Great. </p><p>Links</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a> </p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #queen #history #historypodcast</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are reviewing our first Queen! It’s pretty hard to follow up the reign of someone who is known as “The Great” to history. It’s much harder to do that as a woman in a male dominated warrior society during the dark ages. Witness how Amalasuntha navigates the dangerous game of thrones while raising a king in the shadow of her father Theodoric the Great. </p><p>Links</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a> </p><p>#ostrogoths #medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #gameofthrones #rome #byzantium #queen #history #historypodcast</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e19-ostrogoths-amalasuntha]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">170b20fa-1378-469f-80aa-7b7cfd3c19e5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/87f7874f-a4ee-41de-846a-b83f7f277aa3/m5d7wmbZdOQjDm8HJCVy21HX.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7bd35732-1ada-419b-aab1-bbbd06683faa/E19-Ostrogoths-Amalasuntha-0-MP3.mp3" length="50037281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Theodoric the Great</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom: Theodoric the Great</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Theodoric the Great, Kingslayer, King of Italy, Ostrogoths, &amp; Romans</p><p>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one way to describe Theodoric. He coldly murders an entire allied faction without remorse but then becomes one of the most tolerant and enlightened kings in history.</p><p>Hear how a scared little boy who is held hostage in the great Court of Constantinople grows up to be a fierce warrior and a savvy political player in the deadly game of power in Europe.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historypodcast #betrayal #rome #empire #crown #throne</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Theodoric the Great, Kingslayer, King of Italy, Ostrogoths, &amp; Romans</p><p>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one way to describe Theodoric. He coldly murders an entire allied faction without remorse but then becomes one of the most tolerant and enlightened kings in history.</p><p>Hear how a scared little boy who is held hostage in the great Court of Constantinople grows up to be a fierce warrior and a savvy political player in the deadly game of power in Europe.</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#medieval #darkages #king #monarchs #kingdom #monarchy #biography #history #historypodcast #betrayal #rome #empire #crown #throne</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e18-ostrogoths-theodoric-the-great]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">12695546-b6d4-471a-a19a-c3a0d0dad919</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4118af74-9f4d-4e65-919b-6d7b856ee4bb/z-ASavfCGlEojW5KP_gxM6WW.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/541ee527-feca-4166-b1b4-d8a48c805c7e/E18-Ostrogoths-Theodoric-the-Great-0-MP3.mp3" length="73434218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:16:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Ostrogothic Kingdom Prequel: Odoacer</title><itunes:title>Ostrogothic Kingdom Prequel: Odoacer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Flavius Odovacar, First of His Name, Conqueror of Rome, King of Italy</p><p>Odovacar is famously known as the man who officially destroyed the Western Roman Empire, but very few know what happens after that. Witness the power struggle that unfolds after what is perceived in history as the collapse of civilization.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Flavius Odovacar, First of His Name, Conqueror of Rome, King of Italy</p><p>Odovacar is famously known as the man who officially destroyed the Western Roman Empire, but very few know what happens after that. Witness the power struggle that unfolds after what is perceived in history as the collapse of civilization.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e17-odoacer-conqueror-of-rome]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5859b20b-82b7-49ee-bd47-8091d309038a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/740d1a41-7b5a-462e-a56e-79c236e17614/LwtJipRhSZ2EGp8cukKhDFyy.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/22a99414-a71f-4b29-ac67-cfb92bc579e7/E17-Odoacer-0-MP3.mp3" length="81792566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:25:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>3</podcast:season></item><item><title>Attila the Hun: Scourge of God</title><itunes:title>Attila the Hun: Scourge of God</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kneel before Attila the Hun, Scourge of God, Destroyer of Civilizations, King and Chieftain of the Hunnic Empire</p><p>The Romans labeled him as The Scourge of God. The mighty warrior king who roamed the vast plains of Europe like a predator stalking his prey. He was a man of immense power and influence, feared and revered in equal measure by his enemies and his own people. His name struck terror into the hearts of all who heard it, for he was the embodiment of devastation and destruction.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kneel before Attila the Hun, Scourge of God, Destroyer of Civilizations, King and Chieftain of the Hunnic Empire</p><p>The Romans labeled him as The Scourge of God. The mighty warrior king who roamed the vast plains of Europe like a predator stalking his prey. He was a man of immense power and influence, feared and revered in equal measure by his enemies and his own people. His name struck terror into the hearts of all who heard it, for he was the embodiment of devastation and destruction.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e16-attila-the-hun-scourge-of-god]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">70990fb7-5775-4147-81c5-7087face6588</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9dfe9a9c-534e-40f2-be41-c5c18214e40b/y2i8n6Lz2LLRA9gyfLBex-AZ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5cc5e48c-e651-408c-be42-0652ec09bca4/E16-Attila-the-Hun-Scourge-of-God-2-MP3.mp3" length="75249415" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:18:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom Finale: Gelimer</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom Finale: Gelimer</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gelimer, First of His Name, the Usurper, King of the Alans and Vandals</p><p>After Hilderic managed to successfully irritate all the powerful Vandal nobles around him, his cousin, Gelimer took advantage of the situation and overthrew him in the dead of night.</p><p>Unfortunately for Gelimer, Hilderic had a powerful friend named Justinian who ruled the mighty Eastern Roman Empire that didn’t appreciate his friend being dethroned. Witness a series of questionable decisions that leads to the extinction of the once feared Vandal Kingdom.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gelimer, First of His Name, the Usurper, King of the Alans and Vandals</p><p>After Hilderic managed to successfully irritate all the powerful Vandal nobles around him, his cousin, Gelimer took advantage of the situation and overthrew him in the dead of night.</p><p>Unfortunately for Gelimer, Hilderic had a powerful friend named Justinian who ruled the mighty Eastern Roman Empire that didn’t appreciate his friend being dethroned. Witness a series of questionable decisions that leads to the extinction of the once feared Vandal Kingdom.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:questforpowerpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">questforpowerpod@gmail.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e15-vandal-kingdom-gelimer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">47f4dfdf-0556-4c46-94e0-4ca56d308db4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b2fe902a-a8d9-4a0b-b681-d2fd45816b00/CI0mhzOk_4EnUetTeWKdzji1.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/14cbe806-8e4a-4b33-8dfe-936142976419/E15-Vandal-Gelimer-0-MP3.mp3" length="52336475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom: Hilderic</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom: Hilderic</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hilderic, First of His Name, the Antagonist, King of the Alans and Vandals</p><p>Want to see what it’s like to make every decision with the sole intention of irritating everyone powerful around you? We witness the beginning of the end for the Vandal Kingdom in this devasting roast of Hilderic’s reign.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p><p>Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hilderic, First of His Name, the Antagonist, King of the Alans and Vandals</p><p>Want to see what it’s like to make every decision with the sole intention of irritating everyone powerful around you? We witness the beginning of the end for the Vandal Kingdom in this devasting roast of Hilderic’s reign.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p><p>Email: questforpowerpod@gmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e14-vandal-kingdom-hilderic]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1655f35-24bd-4d7c-b90b-a2b8096f732f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4fafedfa-6373-4312-87eb-5337d4355cb0/4eSe7cSgRvgx3KAssbqx2ewa.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/076ca6f9-c3b0-40fd-8002-686f9889a64b/E14-Vandal-Huneric-2-1-MP3.mp3" length="41131407" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom: Thrasamund</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom: Thrasamund</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thrasamund, First of His Name, the Peaceful Persecutor, King of the Alani and Vandals</p><p>After the unremarkable King Huneric died from worms eating him from the inside out, his nephew Gunthamund was crowned King. He did not irritate the Romans or any of the other Vandal rivals enough for them to write about his reign in detail.</p><p>After an unfortunate “hunting accident”, Gaiseric’s grandson Thrasamund succeeds him on the Visigothic throne. In addition to being partially responsible for the death of the Visigothic King Alaric II in an odd way, he takes a unique approach in his attempts to get the heretical Nicene Christians to convert to the Vandal state sponsored Arian Christianity.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thrasamund, First of His Name, the Peaceful Persecutor, King of the Alani and Vandals</p><p>After the unremarkable King Huneric died from worms eating him from the inside out, his nephew Gunthamund was crowned King. He did not irritate the Romans or any of the other Vandal rivals enough for them to write about his reign in detail.</p><p>After an unfortunate “hunting accident”, Gaiseric’s grandson Thrasamund succeeds him on the Visigothic throne. In addition to being partially responsible for the death of the Visigothic King Alaric II in an odd way, he takes a unique approach in his attempts to get the heretical Nicene Christians to convert to the Vandal state sponsored Arian Christianity.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforpowerpod/</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e13-vandal-kingdom-thrasamund]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4b8a6259-5e64-4117-9c47-801f95cf6346</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/21a8119c-d43b-421d-b3d0-0d1659144f30/emwxLw-D9pjo75FoEnwPhqWy.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2dbdc556-608b-48bd-b1f5-204dc4a4de75/E13-Vandal-Thrasamund-1-MP3.mp3" length="35325118" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>36:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom: Huneric</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom: Huneric</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Huneric, First of His Name, King of the Alans and Vandals.</p><p>It can be traumatizing enough to have your first wife’s ears and nose cut off by your father but imagine becoming a hostage to the Roman imperial court as part of a pawn in your father’s war game.</p><p>After Huneric has an on again, off again relationship with the beautiful Roman Princess Eudocia. Gaiseric “rescues” her mother and sister and Eudocia is forced to marry Huneric. Their marriage starts off rocky because of a divide in beliefs over the holy trinity.</p><p>Will Huneric rule with an iron fist like Gaiseric or will he rebel from the policies of his tyrannical father?</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Huneric, First of His Name, King of the Alans and Vandals.</p><p>It can be traumatizing enough to have your first wife’s ears and nose cut off by your father but imagine becoming a hostage to the Roman imperial court as part of a pawn in your father’s war game.</p><p>After Huneric has an on again, off again relationship with the beautiful Roman Princess Eudocia. Gaiseric “rescues” her mother and sister and Eudocia is forced to marry Huneric. Their marriage starts off rocky because of a divide in beliefs over the holy trinity.</p><p>Will Huneric rule with an iron fist like Gaiseric or will he rebel from the policies of his tyrannical father?</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e12-vandal-kingdom-huneric]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff87071e-17ae-4b35-b266-7933fad99891</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0736547-9e3f-4be6-a58e-4b74ec99dedc/f2Fwy9qwYYikCkdV8Pyv-4B3.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ff22d712-8eda-4eb8-ac7e-1bc78c10a37e/E12-Vandal-Huneric-1-MP3.mp3" length="44528161" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom: Gaiseric the Cruel</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom: Gaiseric the Cruel</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gaiseric the Cruel, First of his name, Bane of Rome, the Antichrist, King of the Alans and Vandals.</p><p>Does Gaiseric deserve the infamy attached to his name? We learn why it’s not a good idea to rescind an invite to a foreign King. Hear about the peaceful destruction of the eternal city Rome. Get a masterclass on how to build and rule a kingdom with an iron fist!</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gaiseric the Cruel, First of his name, Bane of Rome, the Antichrist, King of the Alans and Vandals.</p><p>Does Gaiseric deserve the infamy attached to his name? We learn why it’s not a good idea to rescind an invite to a foreign King. Hear about the peaceful destruction of the eternal city Rome. Get a masterclass on how to build and rule a kingdom with an iron fist!</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e11-vandal-kingdom-gaiseric-the-cruel]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e74d6f1-27fe-4a7a-b023-b2fbb75d1bce</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9fe1d104-9aee-40e9-a05d-b9602ad0664f/QhyTexzNyOGHaP1Xp0hyck5a.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8831204b-9cfd-4174-8ad4-225b50fd2c10/E11-Vandal-Gaiseric-1-MP3.mp3" length="87102737" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:30:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Vandal Kingdom Prologue: Gunderic</title><itunes:title>Vandal Kingdom Prologue: Gunderic</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p> How do a group of farmers rise up to be the terror of Rome? After the Fall of the Kingdom of Toulouse, we travel back in time to the origins of the Vandal Kingdom. Hear how King Gunderic set up his brother Gaiseric to be one the most infamous villains in Roman history. </p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045 </p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> How do a group of farmers rise up to be the terror of Rome? After the Fall of the Kingdom of Toulouse, we travel back in time to the origins of the Vandal Kingdom. Hear how King Gunderic set up his brother Gaiseric to be one the most infamous villains in Roman history. </p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045 </p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e10-vandal-kingdom-gunderic]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0bda541f-4ed1-482a-86b1-6b874553031c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ae39abe9-f723-4253-9d91-6b21a05409c2/QZTtTCrUGxTW3y5OwziuAeRU.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/498513ba-90a8-4133-8993-f0bbc7061afc/E10-Vandal-Gunderic-1-MP3.mp3" length="78987642" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:22:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Kingdom of Toulouse Finale: Alaric II</title><itunes:title>Kingdom of Toulouse Finale: Alaric II</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Euric I raised the Kingdom of Toulouse to the height of its power while the Western Roman Empire was collapsing all around him. Witness the complete destruction of the mighty Kingdom of Toulouse while his son Alaric II struggles to fill in his shoes. Hear about rebellious bishops, sketchy sources, and the power of religion.</p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: <a href="http://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/questforpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/questforpower</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Euric I raised the Kingdom of Toulouse to the height of its power while the Western Roman Empire was collapsing all around him. Witness the complete destruction of the mighty Kingdom of Toulouse while his son Alaric II struggles to fill in his shoes. 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Hear about the historical King Arthur, the destruction of a once great empire, and why religious persecution is not always because of religious reasons. </p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045 </p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e8-visigoths-balti-dynasty-euric]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4429c210-bbb2-4c21-8ee5-ffa38037bd44</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a5292981-3843-43aa-bc35-b8c6c4ec22e2/BFTHnXJP3_HU9SN8xv1s9S2L.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0e8a8331-ce3a-478d-8fa6-c7b619a2962f/E8-Euric-1-MP3.mp3" length="72393500" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:15:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Kingdom of Toulouse: Theodoric II</title><itunes:title>Kingdom of Toulouse: Theodoric II</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We review our first kin and king slayer! 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Hear about staring at rooms full of treasure, why you may suddenly have bad eyesight on a royal hunting trip, and a fantastic real game of thrones player that was never king.  </p><p>Links</p><p>Podchaser: podchaser.com/podcasts/quest-for-power-4871045 </p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/questforpower</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/episode/e7-visigoths-balti-dynasty-theodoric-ii]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e214717-638e-46ff-a853-fb1ce80879b4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1069e1f-74e4-4c1e-9f43-bfaaa9d14be9/yqz-WuTgI_PePTtZln-P6LLI.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c9a8981b-e066-41a8-9f04-f53d715b9bc2/E7-20Theodoric-20II-201.MP3" length="91021105" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:34:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Kingdom of Toulouse: Thorismund</title><itunes:title>Kingdom of Toulouse: Thorismund</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thorismund’s Father, the King lay dead on the battlefield and now he must take his place on the throne. 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