Episode #143- Who Was the Mother of Empires? (Part II)
When the King and Queen of France went on crusade in 1147 it nearly destroyed their marriage. The campaign led by King Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine was an unmitigated disaster. But despite (or p...
3 Nov 202156min
Episode #142- Who Was the Mother of Empires? (Part I)
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the best remembered medieval Queens. She has been celebrated as one of the most daring and consequential women of her age. But despite her fame Eleanor is often misunder...
19 Okt 202159min
Episode #141- Who's Afraid of the 30 Years War? (Ft. Zack Twamley)
The 30 Years War has reputation among history buffs as one of the most complicated conflicts you can study. Even though the war is filled with fantastic stories, it can sometimes scare away history po...
6 Okt 20211h 17min
Episode #140- What Became of the Great Library of Alexandria? (Part II)
There are three main culprits in the alleged burning of the Great Library of Alexandria. But weirdly they all lived roughly 300 years apart from one another. How is that even possible? It’s weird anom...
22 Sep 20211h 4min
Episode #139- What Became of the Great Library of Alexandria? (Part I)
The Egyptian city of Alexandria was once the most magnificent city on the Mediterranean. It was a city of wonders, whose culture was the envy of the Greek world. Tragically many of Alexandria's ancien...
8 Sep 20211h 2min
OFH Throwback- Episode #37- Did Robert Johnson Sell His Soul to the Devil?
In this throwback episode Sebastian takes a look back at a show that explores one of the greatest legends in 20th century popular music. Did the legendary blues musician, Robert Johnson, really trade ...
1 Sep 202159min
OFH Throwback- Episode #83- Who Invented Your Favourite Food?
In this OFH Throwback episode Sebastian takes a look at one of the most fun and accessible episodes in the OFH catalog. The world of food and drink is filled with colourful mythology. How much should ...
24 Aug 20211h 4min
OFH Throwback- Episode #77- Was There a Real Pied Piper?
In this throwback episode we take a look at an episode Sebastian thinks may have been the best "one-off" show created over the podcast's six seasons. Take a listen to how the host thinks this one has ...
17 Aug 20211h 3min
