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The Plague That Killed Half of Europe A Day by Day Account
In this episode, we trace the Black Death day by day as it spread across Europe and reshaped entire cities, societies, and daily life. We break down …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why You Wouldn't Last a Day in the Mongol Empire
Explore the harsh realities of daily life under the Mongol Empire and uncover the many reasons why survival would have been an incredible challenge. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Elizabeth I Was a Hardcore Queen
Explore the many reasons why Elizabeth I cemented her place in history as an exceptionally resilient and powerful monarch. We'll uncover the challeng…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How People Survived the Wild West
In this episode, we break down what it actually took to survive life in the Wild West, from harsh environments and dangerous towns to the daily skill…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval Herald
In this episode, we explore the surprisingly difficult and sometimes dangerous life of a medieval herald. We'll uncover the challenges, responsibilit…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Ancient Egypt Junk Food Was Like
In this episode, we explore what junk food looked like in Ancient Egypt and the snacks people craved thousands of years ago. We break down the sweet …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Life Was Like in Judea During the Time of Jesus
In this episode, we explore what everyday life was like in Judea during the time of Jesus under Roman rule. We look at daily work, religious traditio…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Your Life as a Roman Gladiator
In this episode, we explore the harsh realities of gladiator life in ancient Rome, from forced enrollment and rigorous training to the constant threa…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval "Dentist"
In this episode, we explore the world of the medieval tooth-drawer, a skilled craftsperson managing dental pain without modern medicine. We learn abo…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times
In this episode, we slowly explore how everyday behaviors like grief, introversion, vivid dreams, epilepsy, and mood swings were once misunderstood a…
3 months, 1 week ago