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Unraveling the Horrors of 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…
1 week, 4 days ago
How the Victorians Maintained Cleanliness
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…
1 week, 5 days ago
Roman Street Food Delights
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. …
1 week, 6 days ago
Dark Shadows 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 weeks ago
Leonardo da Vinci's Innovative Creations
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 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 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 3 days 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 weeks, 4 days 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 weeks, 5 days ago
The Most Notorious Criminals of Medieval Times
In this episode, we drift back to medieval times to meet the most notorious criminals of the era. Bandits, forgers, highwaymen, and outlaws whose nam…
2 weeks, 6 days ago