The Real Age of Empires

Seb and Rob

THE ULTIMATE AGE OF EMPIRES HISTORY PODCAST. Uncover the real civilizations and mythologies behind the Age franchise. From epic wars to daily life and everything in between. We dig out the fun, surprising details and bring them to life. No game knowledge required. This is a passion-driven indie project, perfect for background listening on your commute, at work, or while gaming. Each series ends with our unique “Would You Want to Live Here?” tier list, ranking every civilization against each other. 🎙️ New episodes every fortnight (at minimum).

  1. 11H AGO

    How Portugal Took Brazil | First Contact With the Tupi

    Tupi (1200–1700 CE) episode 2. We reveal what first contact with Europeans was like for the indigenous people of Brazil. We discuss the Treaty of Tordesillas, trade, language, Portuguese–French proxy war, Arariboia, Dutch arrival, disease, AoE2 castles, AoE2 units, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Meanwhile in Europe... 11:17 AoE2 Castle 12:10 Trade & Communication 19:31 Proxy War (French Arrival) 23:51 Arariboia (AoE2 Campaign) 27:15 Warriors (AoE2 Unique Units) 29:49 Disease 32:57 The Dutch Arrive 36:05 Colonial Era

    40 min

  2. JAN 31

    Brazil's Natives Who Ate People | AoE2 in Real Life

    Tupi (1000–1600 CE) episode 1. We find out who these indigenous people of Brazil were and what were their ways of war. We discuss origins, expansion, warfare, cannibalism, Blackwood Archers, Ibirapema Warriors, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Proto-Tupi (Origins) 09:49 Tupinambá 13:57 Tupi Warriors 15:00 Blackwood Archer 19:46 Ibirapema Warriors 20:30 Best Transport Option 21:50 Cannibalism 26:00 Women & Genetics 28:10 The Ritual... 33:56 Epic Tupi Story (I-Juca-Pirama)

    39 min

  3. JAN 24

    What Was Life Like in the Dragon Order?

    Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 3. We talk about life as a member of the Societas Draconistarum, then place the civilisation on the 'Daily Life Tier List'. We discuss nobles, justice, military obligation, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Responsibilities 07:47 Average Day 16:20 Tier List Placement

    24 min

  4. JAN 17

    The REAL Dracula Story: Vlad the Impaler

    Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 2. We reveal the most legendary member of the chivalric order, Vlad Dracul and the legacy of his son, Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). We discuss Hungary, the Ottomans, Wallachia, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Vlad II, Dracul 03:30 Vlad III, Dracula 09:18 WARNING: Graphic Impaling Stories

    21 min

  5. JAN 10

    The Brief, Powerful Life of the Societas Draconistarum

    Order of the Dragon (1408–1437 CE) episode 1. We share what this chivalric order really was, who founded it, why, and how it ended. We discuss game vs history, Sigismund, the Ottomans, Hungary, dragons, Christianity, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 The Problem 03:47 Sigismund's Solution 05:13 What Actually Is It? 07:29 Naming & Symbology 11:31 Game Vs History: Why "Gilded"? 12:59 What Went Wrong? 16:20 How Did It End? 17:55 Game Vs History: Why HRE Variant?

    20 min

  6. JAN 3

    Nothing About the Horde Was Normal... Here’s Why

    Golden Horde (1243–1502 CE) episode 4. We compare city life to nomadic life and place the civilisation on our Daily Life Tier List. We discuss Sarai, the Eurasian Steppe, food, attraction, gender roles, justice, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 City Life 06:34 Nomadic Life 21:49 Tier List Placement

    32 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    How Realistic Is the Horde From AoE4? Game vs History

    Golden Horde (1243–1502 CE) episode 3. We score the AoE4 developers on their historical accuracy, assessing the civilisation's unique units, tech, buildings and bonuses. We discuss Keshik, Golden Tent, Ovoo, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Unique Units 17:14 Unique Technologies 29:17 Unique Buildings 38:53 Unique Bonuses 42:14 Final Thoughts & Scoring

    48 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    Russia’s Deadly Origins & the End of the Golden Horde

    Golden Horde (1243–1502 CE) episode 2. We reveal how, from the ashes of the Golden Horde, Russia rose as we know it today. We discuss the Rus principalities, Moscow, the khan’s succession crisis, Tamerlane, the Timurid Empire, the Crimean Khanate, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 The Rise of Moscow 07:26 Succession Problems 11:19 Timur the Lame 15:18 The Horde’s End & Russia’s Birth

    19 min
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THE ULTIMATE AGE OF EMPIRES HISTORY PODCAST. Uncover the real civilizations and mythologies behind the Age franchise. From epic wars to daily life and everything in between. We dig out the fun, surprising details and bring them to life. No game knowledge required. This is a passion-driven indie project, perfect for background listening on your commute, at work, or while gaming. Each series ends with our unique “Would You Want to Live Here?” tier list, ranking every civilization against each other. 🎙️ New episodes every fortnight (at minimum).

Information

  • Creator
    Seb and Rob
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Seb and Rob
  • Show Website
    The Real Age of Empires