Sophia
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
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1.The Marriage Proposal
6.028-11-2016The Grand Duke Ivan III comes to Rome with the Byzantine ambassadors. They take notice of a young girl and Pope Paul offers her for marriage to the Prince. The people see the union...
2.The Pregnancy
6.028-11-2016Shortly after the wedding, Sophia becomes pregnant. Her pregnancy brings drama, and her closest servant makes a deal with the Catholic Church to poison the princess. A terrible ear...
3.Novgorod
6.029-11-2016John decides to release his brothers from captivity, and they decide to move to Novgorod, a freedom-loving city which is openly against Moscow. They want to begin a war to get what...
4.The Horde Comes
6.029-11-2016The Horde comes to Moscow, but John refuses to pay them and cuts off one of the hands. Returning to Khan, he reports that Moscow will no longer pay tributes to The Horde. An outrag...
5.Winter on the River
6.030-11-2016Winter is coming. Ahmad Khan sends ambassadors to John with an offer to surrender and pay tribute to The Horde. John refuses and is ready to go to war. Facing the river, John guara...
6.John Returns
6.030-11-2016After defeating Ahmad Khan and The Horde, John returns to Moscow. Due to his accomplishments, he begins to receive letters from foreign monarchs. They offer their daughters in marr...
7.Novgorod Obeys
6.001-12-2016The city of Novgorod finally obeys Moscow. John stops to pay tribute to The Horde and thus expanding further the boundaries of the Moscow Principality. Believing that Sophia killed...
8.The Exile
2.701-12-2016Sophia is sent into exile. The Prince begins drinking and having nightmares and doubting Sophia's exile. A plan to murder Sophia conspires. Giambattista moves forward to kill the p...
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