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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…
2 months 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…
2 months 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…
2 months 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…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Circumstances of Elizabeth I's Death
In this episode, we look at the possible causes of Elizabeth I's death, including illness, age, infection, and the limits of Tudor medicine. We explo…
2 months, 1 week ago
Exposing Medieval Myths Everyone Believes
In this episode, we break down popular "facts" about the Middle Ages that are actually wrong, from filthy streets to clueless peasants and brutal eve…
2 months, 1 week ago
Orpheus and Eurydice: A Myth of Loss
In this episode, we explore the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and how one glance changed their fate forever. We look at love, loss, the u…
2 months, 1 week ago
Inside Ancient Egyptian Medical Practices
In this episode, we explore a typical day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor, from examining patients to mixing remedies and reciting healing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tavern Characters of the Middle Ages
In this episode, we explore what a typical day inside a medieval tavern looked like, from morning preparations to crowded evening gatherings. We look…
2 months, 1 week ago
Challenging Life in the Stone Age
In this episode, we explore why life in the Stone Age was far more dangerous and demanding than most people imagine. We look at the brutal challenges…
2 months, 2 weeks ago