Hetman Ivan Mazepa is a controversial historical figure - but he was also the longest ruling Hetman of the Cossacks and the only one to die a natural death, in freedom. His life was a bit of a soup opera with some wild adventures throughout Europe, he had a bromance with Peter the Great which eventually turned ugly and he inspired some great writers like Voltaire and Lord Byron. So who was this great political and military leader and what did he do to become such a controversial figure? This episode will explore that and more. You'll also get some information about the tourist town of Baturyn - Mazepa's capital.
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