Show Notes
Are you looking to expand your knowledge of the world in which Medieval Poland lived? Well, that means understanding the Holy Roman Empire and where it came from. In a new mini-series, we'll dive into the origin story for the Holy Roman Empire that existed concurrently with the beginning of the Piast dynasty in Poland. This series is available exclusively to supports on Patreon. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast
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