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Medieval Riga with Kevin O’Connor – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 263

Across the world, there’s no shortage of contested sites where local identities, national identities, and international politics clash, often with high stakes for the people who live there. One of these places is the storied capital of Latvia: Riga. This week, Danièle speaks with Kevin O’Connor about medieval Riga, its tumultuous place as a trading post between West and East – as well as war between bishops and crusaders – and how its medieval history plays out in today’s politics.

Kevin C. O’Connor is Professor of History at Gonzaga University, where he specializes in Russian history. His latest book is The House of Hemp and Butter: A History of Old Riga.

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