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Medieval Myths: The Truth Finally Emerges
In this episode, we explore medieval historical myths that turned out to have real evidence behind them, from legendary battles to strange customs an…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Catastrophes of Year 536
In this episode, we explore why the year 536 is often called the worst year to be alive, from a mysterious volcanic winter to crop failures and wides…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Victorian Era Hygiene: Myths and Realities
In this episode, we explore what hygiene was really like in the Victorian era, from bathing habits and public sanitation to the dangers of polluted c…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Culinary Curiosities of Ancient Rome
In this episode, we explore what junk food looked like in Ancient Rome, from street snacks and fried foods to quick meals sold in busy marketplaces. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Dark Side of Medieval Killers
In this episode, we explore the chilling stories of medieval serial killers and the historical conditions that allowed their crimes to become infamou…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Da Vinci's Lasting Legacy of Invention
In this episode, we explore Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant inventions and the ideas that made him centuries ahead of his time. We look at how his…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What Alexander the Great Ate
In this episode, we wander through the campfires and palace banquets of Alexander the Great, exploring what one of history's most ambitious conqueror…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Medieval Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out to Be True
In this episode, we drift through the strange and shadowy world of medieval conspiracy theories. Whispered rumors of poisoned wells, secret societies…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Dining Third Class on the Titanic Was Like
In this episode, we wander quietly through the lower decks of the Titanic, taking a calm and detailed look at what dining in third class was truly li…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Only Tribe That Terrified the Vikings to Death
In this episode, we drift across the cold northern seas to discover the only tribe that struck genuine terror into the hearts of the Vikings. We will…
2 months, 3 weeks ago