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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…
3 months, 2 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …
3 months, 4 weeks 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…
3 months, 4 weeks ago