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Life as 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…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Life's Hardships in Ancient Greece
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…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Enigma of Elizabeth I's Last Days
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…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Debunking Common Medieval Misbeliefs
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…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Orpheus and Eurydice: A Greek Tragedy
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…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Daily Routine of an Ancient Egyptian Medic
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 …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Evenings at a Medieval Tavern
In this episode, we explore what a typical day inside a medieval tavern looked like, from morning preparations to crowded evening gatherings. We look…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Surviving the Stone Age: A Tough Task
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…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Truth Behind Medieval Legends Revealed
In this episode, we explore medieval historical myths that turned out to have real evidence behind them, from legendary battles to strange customs an…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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 month, 4 weeks ago