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How Vikings Endured Winter's Wrath
In this episode, we explore how the Vikings stayed alive through the coldest nights of the year using shelters, fire, layered clothing, and shared li…
3 hours ago
The Filtration of Medieval Waste
In this episode, we explore how medieval cities dealt with human waste, dirty water, and trash before modern plumbing. We look at the rules, workers,…
18 hours ago
Victorian London: A Survival Handbook
In this episode, we explore how someone could survive Victorian London, from avoiding disease and crime to navigating overcrowded streets, dangerous …
5 days, 3 hours ago
Oregon Trail: Journey of Survival
In this episode, we look at why the real Oregon Trail was far harsher than the game version, from disease and exhaustion to dangerous river crossings…
6 days, 3 hours ago
The Vegetables That Time Forgot
In this episode, we investigate the once-popular vegetables cultivated in medieval times that have slipped from our memories. Learn about their uniqu…
1 week ago
Ancient Rome's Criminal Justice Phenomena
In this episode, we explore what crime and punishment looked like in Ancient Rome, from theft and corruption to exile, slavery, and execution. We als…
1 week, 1 day ago
Survival Secrets from the Black Plague
In this episode, we look at what it would have taken to survive the Black Plague, from avoiding crowded cities to relying on isolation and basic sani…
1 week, 2 days ago
Fighting for Honor: Medieval Duels
In this episode, we look at some of the wildest one-on-one fights from medieval history, from judicial duels to legendary battlefield clashes. We als…
1 week, 3 days ago
Chronicles of a Viking Shieldmaiden
In this episode, we explore what daily life may have looked like for a Viking shieldmaiden, from training and preparing for battle to handling respon…
1 week, 3 days ago
Living in Ancient Greece: A Harsh Reality
In this episode, we explore why daily life in ancient Greece could be harsh, dangerous, and exhausting for the average person. We look at war, diseas…
1 week, 5 days ago