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Episode #89- How Bad Was Blackbeard? (Part I)
Blackbeard may be the most iconic pirate to ever roam the seas. His fearsome reputation and distinctive sense of personal style have made him the tem…
6 years, 10 months ago
Episode #88- Are the Dark Ages a Myth?
There are few periods in history as hotly contested as the so-called "Dark Ages". Traditionally, the 5th to 10th centuries in Europe have been charac…
6 years, 10 months ago
Episode #87- Was There a Real King Arthur? (Part III)
There is evidence out there that King Arthur was more than just a myth. However, that evidence often comes in the form of tiny scraps found in questi…
6 years, 11 months ago
Episode #86- Was There a Real King Arthur? (Part II)
The Arthurian legend has been described by at least one scholar as a giant mythical vacuum. It has a reputation for sucking in and absorbing previous…
6 years, 11 months ago
Episode #85- Was There a Real King Arthur? (Part I)
King Arthur is easily the most requested topic in the history of this podcast. This probably isn't a surprise given Arthur's stature in world of myth…
7 years ago
Episode #84- What Was the Vodka War?
Vodka may be the most controversial alcohol in history. The origin of the distilled liquor continues to be one of the culinary world's most bitterly …
7 years, 1 month ago
Episode #83- Who Invented Your Favourite Food?
Some of the most enduring historical myths have to do with food and drink. Food history can sometimes be seen as frivolous, which makes it particular…
7 years, 1 month ago
Episode #82- What Went Down in the Congo Free State? (Part III)
Recounting the atrocities that took place in the Congo Free State during the reign of King Leopold II is a daunting process. It was a state where sad…
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode #81- What Went Down in the Congo Free State? (Part II)
The creation of the Congo Free State was one part cheap hustle and one part military occupation. King Leopold II managed to convince Europe he was a …
7 years, 2 months ago
Episode #80- What Went Down in the Congo Free State? (Part I)
There are few colonial enterprises as infamous as the Belgian King Leopold II's Congo Free State. While most people have a vague understanding of the…
7 years, 2 months ago