Calming History

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 explore what historians believe may have happened in her...

30 Touko 2h 58min

In this episode, we break down popular "facts" about the Middle Ages that are actually wrong, from filthy streets to clueless peasants and brutal everyday life. We look at why these myths spread and w...

29 Touko 3h 11min

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 underworld, and why this myth has remained one of th...

28 Touko 2h 48min

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 spells. We look at how medicine, religion, surgery,...

27 Touko 2h 56min

In this episode, we explore what a typical day inside a medieval tavern looked like, from morning preparations to crowded evening gatherings. We look at how taverns became places for food, drink, news...

26 Touko 2h 41min

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 of finding food, avoiding predators, surviving inj...

24 Touko 3h 13min

In this episode, we explore medieval historical myths that turned out to have real evidence behind them, from legendary battles to strange customs and forgotten discoveries. We look at how modern rese...

23 Touko 2h 52min

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 widespread famine. We look at how this dark period resha...

22 Touko 2h 58min